Welcome to the CECECD

Dedicated to promoting the social well-being and cognitive development of children in Macau through research and services.

• CECECD’s goals:

(1) Advance scientific understanding of children’s development from a multidisciplinary perspective;
(2) Translate research into evidence-based practices;
(3) Foster collaborations among educators and researchers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and on a global scale.

• CECECD’s philosophy:

(1) Recognize every child’s unique strengths, challenges, and potential in learning;
(2) Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive emotional development environment;
(3) Build strong partnerships with families, schools, and communities;
(4) Continuously improve children-oriented local services through endeavours in scientific research.