Angelina Tao Man Wai
Behaviour Analyst,
Ed.D. candidature, BCABA, MPsyMed, B.A., [Link].
angelinatao40@[Link], 852-9819-9818
Interests
I specialize in providing treatment to children with developmental, emotional or
social issues. I also provide consultation services, training and on-site support to
kindergarten and special education teachers, and parents with special needs. My
core interest is to promote well-being through healthy interpersonal connections.
My mission is to help children to discover their potential and to overcome hurdles
in their lives.
Specialization
Functional Behaviour Assessment
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Pivotal Response Training
Play Therapy
Verbal Behaviour
Work Experience
Behaviour Analyst, Children’s Therapy Center
Dec 2012 – present
CTC was established in 2012; it is a playroom where children with special needs
receive training and treatment in a natural setting. It also serves as a
place where parents share their concerns and receive guidance and support.
Part-Time Behaviour Consultant, Small World Christian Kindergarten
Sep 2012 - present
I am responsible for screening and interviewing children with special needs, on-
site training for staff members, and oversee the integration program for children
with ASD and that includes preparing IEPs and provide consultation services to
parents.
Part-time Lecturer, The Open University of Hong Kong
Autumn term 2019 and Spring term 2018
I was responsible for course PSYCA 822F Educational Interventions for ASD;
my duties include deliver lecture, prepare course materials, assess students’
coursework and set and mark examinations.
Part-Time Research Assistant, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Apr 2014 – June 2015
I was responsible for collecting data using the Transdisciplinary Play - Based
Assessment (TPBA) to assess young children with ASD.
Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapist, The Children’s Institute of Hong
Kong
June 2010 – Dec 2012
I was responsible for providing ABA training to children with ASD under
supervision in a clinical setting.
Part-Time Behaviour Aide, PaceKids, Calgary, Canada
Aug 2007 – Aug 2008
I provided training to children with ASD in home settings under supervision from a
clinical supervisor.
Behaviour Therapist, Janus Academy, Calgary, Canada
Aug 2007 – Aug 2008
I provided training children with ASD in a special school setting under supervision
from a clinical supervisor.
Professional Training
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) 36-hour Comprehensive Course,
Mindsight Institute online program
January 2021- present
IPNB is a transdisciplinary scientific framework developed by Dr. Dan Siegel aims
at promoting mental well-being through healthy interpersonal connections.
Pivotal Response Treatment Certification Level 1, Koegel Autism Center
online program
Date Conferred November 2013
PRT is listed by the National Research council as one of the ten model programs
for autism and is one of four scientifically based practice for autism intervention
in the U.S.
Play Therapy Certificate Program, Capella University online program
Jan 2014 – Mar 2015
Board Certified Associate Behaviour Analyst (BCABA), Board Certified
Behaviour Analyst Certification Program, Florida Institute of Technology
online program
Date conferred: September 2009
Apr 2008 – Mar 2010
The certification system identifies those who meet the basic competencies to
practice ABA and is internationally recognized.
Education Background
Ed.D. candidature, Doctor of Education - Educational Psychology, The
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2017 - present
MPsyMed., Master of Psychological Medicine - psychosis studies, The
University of Hong Kong
Nov 2011 – Nov 2013
B.A., Bachelor of Arts – major in psychology, University of Calgary
July 2003 – Apr 2006
[Link]., Bachelor of Commerce -major in marketing, University of Calgary
July 1996 – Dec 1998
Reference
Dr. Cheung Amy, Course Coordinator, The Open University of Hong Kong
Email: cheunghn@[Link], Phone: 852-2768-6849
Dr. So Catherine, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Email: wingchee@[Link], Phone: 852-3943-3036
Dr. Lam Grace, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Studies in
Hong Kong Institute of Education
Email: gylam@[Link], Phone: 852-2948-8408
Ms. Tess Baguio, Principal of Small World Christian Kindergarten
Email: [Link]@[Link], Phone: 852-2525-0922
Dr. Yu James, former Course Coordinator, The Open University of Hong Kong
Email: jamesyu@[Link], Phone: 852 -3963-5136
