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Biography
Dr. Cynthia Lai graduated with Master degree in Health Care, and PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in pediatrics and people with developmental disabilities.
Before she joined the university, she had been working as pediatric occupational therapist for more than 17 years. During these years, she was also acting as chief investigator in both government and non-government funded projects to develop evaluation and rehabilitation instruments for children. She was a clinical educator in Occupational Therapy discipline in RS before. Her teaching and research interests are in the areas of sensory processing, executive functioning, physiological and behavioral responses in people with developmental disabilities.
Research interests
- Executive functioning in people with developmental disabilities
- Self-regulation and sensory processing
- Evaluation and rehabilitation instrument development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Professional Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Hong Kong Polytechnic
Master of Science in Health Care (Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Research output
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Empowering Social Growth Through Virtual Reality–Based Intervention for Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Wong, K. P., Zhang, B., Lai, C. Y. Y., Xie, Y. J., Li, Y., Li, C. & Qin, J., Oct 2024, In: JMIR Serious Games. 12, e58963.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Fatigue predicts level of community integration in people with stroke
Ho, L. Y. W., Lai, C. Y. Y., Lai, C. K. Y. & Ng, S. S. M. (Corresponding Author), 4 Jan 2024, In: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 31, 5, p. 464-473 10 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Parent coaching to enhance community participation in young children with developmental disabilities: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Chien, C. W. (Corresponding Author), Lin, C. Y., Lai, C. Y. Y. & Graham, F., Apr 2024, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 147, 104696.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Psychometric properties of lift and carry test in assessing people with stroke
Chen, P., Tse, M. M. Y., Ng, S. S. M. (Corresponding Author), Ho, L. C. M., Kwok, A. T. C., Lam, S. C. Y., Liu, T. W., Wong, T. W. L., So, B. C. L. & Lai, C. Y. Y., 22 Aug 2024, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 15, 1379536.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Psychometric testing of the Chinese version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Measure of Participation and Activities Screener in people with stroke
Liu, T. W., Ho, L. Y. W., Lai, C. Y. Y., Wong, T. W. L., So, B. C. L., Xu, R. H., Chen, P., Tsoh, J. & Ng, S. S. M. (Corresponding Author), 22 May 2024, In: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Frontiers in Public Health (Journal)
Lai, Y. Y. C. (Review editor)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme 2022
Lai, Y. Y. C. (Other)
Apr 2022 → Aug 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Super Golden Age - Seniors Against the Pandemic
Lai, Y. Y. C. (Chair)
15 Mar 2022 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Online Training for Rehabilitation Staff Working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mongolia
Lai, Y. Y. C. (Chair)
3 May 2022 → 7 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Rotary Information Centre Limited (External organisation)
Lai, Y. Y. C. (Other)
1 Jul 2021 → 30 Jun 2022Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee