
Staying Young, Taking a Leap: Life as a Speech Therapist in Beijing
The joy of play, the loneliness of a new city, and the responsibility of being the speech therapist a family has been searching for.

How working alongside ABA colleagues in Beijing has reshaped my understanding of collaboration, early communication, AAC and meaningful goals for children with complex communication needs.

The joy of play, the loneliness of a new city, and the responsibility of being the speech therapist a family has been searching for.

A rushed arrival, a temporary nest, and the families reminding me why I chose this path: reflections on my first working week as a bilingual speech therapist in Beijing.

As I prepare to move from Hong Kong to Beijing, I’m thinking about finding a home, developing my work in speech therapy, and making room for everyday life in a new city.

My Beijing apartment search: metro routes, rental vocabulary, sound insulation, daylight, utility charges, extra fees and deposit payment terms.