Events in 2013
Training on PBS for Volunteers of Distinctive Learning Society (@HK)
Dates: November 17 & November 24, 2013 (2 sessions)
Time: 1pm - 6pm (for both dates)
Venue: Mong Kok Complex
Language: Cantonese and English
Dianna has run a training program for the volunteers of Distinctive Learning Society, a local NGO providing community-based services to children with special learning needs and their families. Dianna introduced the volunteers to positive behaviour support (PBS) framework and share with them on how to build behaviour support plan.
Time: 1pm - 6pm (for both dates)
Venue: Mong Kok Complex
Language: Cantonese and English
Dianna has run a training program for the volunteers of Distinctive Learning Society, a local NGO providing community-based services to children with special learning needs and their families. Dianna introduced the volunteers to positive behaviour support (PBS) framework and share with them on how to build behaviour support plan.
Dealing with Problem Behaviours using PBS (@ Watchdog HK)
Dates: November 12 & November 19, 2013 (2 sessions)
Time: 7pm - 9pm (for both dates)
Venue: Watchdog (Jordan Centre)
Language: English
Dianna was invited to conduct a parent training workshop on PBS. In the two sessions, she introduced the PBS approach and a number of evidence-based strategies to the participants.
Time: 7pm - 9pm (for both dates)
Venue: Watchdog (Jordan Centre)
Language: English
Dianna was invited to conduct a parent training workshop on PBS. In the two sessions, she introduced the PBS approach and a number of evidence-based strategies to the participants.
Professional Workshop - A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words: Visual Supports for Children with Autism (@HK)
Dates: November 4, 2013
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Youth Outreach Jockey Club Building
Language: English
Pat Mirenda is a Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) at the University of British Columbia. In this workshop, Dr. Mirenda explained why visual supports are useful for many children with autism and how they can be used to reduce behaviour problems and improve communication. Examples were provided for visual supports that help with transitions between activities that help children complete tasks independently. She also talked about “visual maps”. She used various examples to explain “visual maps” that can be used to help children understand the consequences of their behaviour.
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Youth Outreach Jockey Club Building
Language: English
Pat Mirenda is a Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) at the University of British Columbia. In this workshop, Dr. Mirenda explained why visual supports are useful for many children with autism and how they can be used to reduce behaviour problems and improve communication. Examples were provided for visual supports that help with transitions between activities that help children complete tasks independently. She also talked about “visual maps”. She used various examples to explain “visual maps” that can be used to help children understand the consequences of their behaviour.
ABAI Seventh International Conference (@Mexico)
Dates: October 6-8, 2013
Venue: Hotel Fiesta Americana, Merida, Mexico
Language: English
Given the international experience, Dianna has supported families of many different cultures. She realizes that in today's globalized world, it is extremely important for ABA practitioners to be culturally sensitive in order to create sustainable changes in families with children with special needs. Dianna shared with the participants from all over the globe the implications of the findings from recent research on this topic. Her presentation also demonstrated how to apply these research findings in practice, in which the implementation of ABA to support families and children and to improve their quality of life was revealed through a case example.
Venue: Hotel Fiesta Americana, Merida, Mexico
Language: English
Given the international experience, Dianna has supported families of many different cultures. She realizes that in today's globalized world, it is extremely important for ABA practitioners to be culturally sensitive in order to create sustainable changes in families with children with special needs. Dianna shared with the participants from all over the globe the implications of the findings from recent research on this topic. Her presentation also demonstrated how to apply these research findings in practice, in which the implementation of ABA to support families and children and to improve their quality of life was revealed through a case example.
Introduction to “Positive Behaviour Support” for Children with ASD and Other Developmental Disabilities (@Vancouver)
Dates: October 4, 2013
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Harbour Centre, Downtown Campus, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to present to the Chinese Community in Vancouver, where she started her career. The goals of this talk was to empower parents and main caregivers to use practical strategies of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to prevent problematic behaviours and replace these behaviours with appropriate behaviours in children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Harbour Centre, Downtown Campus, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to present to the Chinese Community in Vancouver, where she started her career. The goals of this talk was to empower parents and main caregivers to use practical strategies of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to prevent problematic behaviours and replace these behaviours with appropriate behaviours in children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
Professional Development for Teachers for TWGHs Kwan Fong Kai School (@HK)
Dates: August 26, 2013
Time: Full day
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to talk about the use of positive behaviour support (PBS) for behaviour management at TWGHs Kwan Fong Kai Chi School. This was an exciting project for PLAI. Supporting the local HK community is an important goal for PLAI. We were glad to have had the chance to share our knowledge and experiences with dedicated teachers and staff working with individuals with special needs in HK.
Time: Full day
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to talk about the use of positive behaviour support (PBS) for behaviour management at TWGHs Kwan Fong Kai Chi School. This was an exciting project for PLAI. Supporting the local HK community is an important goal for PLAI. We were glad to have had the chance to share our knowledge and experiences with dedicated teachers and staff working with individuals with special needs in HK.
Professional Development for Staff of Watchdog Early Education Centre (@HK)
Dates: August 23, 2013 & August 28, 2013
Time: Full day
Language: English
Dianna ran two workshops for the staff at Watchdog about teaching social skills and behaviour management using PBS during their professional development training. In the social skills workshop, participants learned evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Aside from theories, the participants practiced these strategies hands-on with other participants. In the PBS workshop, the staff learned about the framework of using PBS for behaviour management. The goals of these workshops were for the staff to gain practical skills and knowledge to best support individual(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Time: Full day
Language: English
Dianna ran two workshops for the staff at Watchdog about teaching social skills and behaviour management using PBS during their professional development training. In the social skills workshop, participants learned evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Aside from theories, the participants practiced these strategies hands-on with other participants. In the PBS workshop, the staff learned about the framework of using PBS for behaviour management. The goals of these workshops were for the staff to gain practical skills and knowledge to best support individual(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Meeting with the Education Bureau (@HK)
Date: August 16, 2013
Language: Cantonese
As part of the HK-PBS network initiative, Dianna was invited to share her knowledge and experiences in PBS with the Education Bureau. We are keen to promote PBS as part of the whole-school approach. It was a fruitful sharing. We are honoured to have the chance to promote PBS in the local community.
Language: Cantonese
As part of the HK-PBS network initiative, Dianna was invited to share her knowledge and experiences in PBS with the Education Bureau. We are keen to promote PBS as part of the whole-school approach. It was a fruitful sharing. We are honoured to have the chance to promote PBS in the local community.
ABA Training for Teachers and Doctors of Children with Autism in Tianjin (@China)
Dates: July 22-27, 2013
Time: Full day
Language: English (with Mandarin translation)
Dianna was invited to provide a week-long training for special school teachers, people working in rehabilitation centres, maternal and child health doctors, normal pre-school teachers, and some parents in Tianjin. As the Tianjin government has launched a big MCH (maternal and child health) based early identification of autism, more cases of autism are expected to be identified in the near future. Foreseeing the needs for intervention, Dianna and her colleagues from Canada, Noreen and Parbs, were invited to provide an intensive training for related parties in Tianjin.
The training was a great success. We were touched by the enthusiasm of the participants. Despite the hot weather and the long days, they continued to strive and showed us their eagerness to learn. They were also very analytical and asked amazing questions. We were inspired by our participants. Thanks!
Time: Full day
Language: English (with Mandarin translation)
Dianna was invited to provide a week-long training for special school teachers, people working in rehabilitation centres, maternal and child health doctors, normal pre-school teachers, and some parents in Tianjin. As the Tianjin government has launched a big MCH (maternal and child health) based early identification of autism, more cases of autism are expected to be identified in the near future. Foreseeing the needs for intervention, Dianna and her colleagues from Canada, Noreen and Parbs, were invited to provide an intensive training for related parties in Tianjin.
The training was a great success. We were touched by the enthusiasm of the participants. Despite the hot weather and the long days, they continued to strive and showed us their eagerness to learn. They were also very analytical and asked amazing questions. We were inspired by our participants. Thanks!
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Guest Lecture for the Advance Special Education Courses (@ Macau)
Date: June 28, 2013
Time: 6pm-9pm
Language: Cantonese
Once again, Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for the Professional Development Course for Macau Teachers: Advanced Course for Special Education Teachers. It is always exciting for us to share our experiences and knowledge in ABA and PBS with teachers. Thanks for HKIE's invitation!
Time: 6pm-9pm
Language: Cantonese
Once again, Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for the Professional Development Course for Macau Teachers: Advanced Course for Special Education Teachers. It is always exciting for us to share our experiences and knowledge in ABA and PBS with teachers. Thanks for HKIE's invitation!
Social Skills for Children with Special Learning Needs
Dates: May 20, 2013
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Watchdog Early Education Centre - Jordan
Language: English
Dianna was once again invited to provide a talk for parents at Watchdog. This time, she spoke about teaching social skills. In this talk, participants learnt about evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Instead of focusing on theories, participants learnt practical strategies to teach social skills. The goal of the talk is for its participants to gain practical knowledge to support the social development of individual(s) with special learning needs. PLAI is pleased that the feedback from our participants were positive. We are proud to continue to support the HK community.
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Watchdog Early Education Centre - Jordan
Language: English
Dianna was once again invited to provide a talk for parents at Watchdog. This time, she spoke about teaching social skills. In this talk, participants learnt about evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Instead of focusing on theories, participants learnt practical strategies to teach social skills. The goal of the talk is for its participants to gain practical knowledge to support the social development of individual(s) with special learning needs. PLAI is pleased that the feedback from our participants were positive. We are proud to continue to support the HK community.
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ABA Today Conference (@Australia)
Date: April 27, 2013
Venue: Star of the Sea College, Martin St, Brighton
Language: English
Dedicated to gain the latest information on Autism interventions and share our knowledge and experiences supporting different populations across the globe, P.L.A.I.'s Clinical Consultant, Dianna, presented in the ABA Today conference in Australia. She worked with her colleague in Melbourne again on presenting on the topic, The use of behavioural analytic strategies using the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework to diminish problematic behaviours and increase positive behaviours within family contexts. Dianna also shared her experiences in supporting culturally diverse populations in both Canada and Hong Kong during the poster session.
Venue: Star of the Sea College, Martin St, Brighton
Language: English
Dedicated to gain the latest information on Autism interventions and share our knowledge and experiences supporting different populations across the globe, P.L.A.I.'s Clinical Consultant, Dianna, presented in the ABA Today conference in Australia. She worked with her colleague in Melbourne again on presenting on the topic, The use of behavioural analytic strategies using the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework to diminish problematic behaviours and increase positive behaviours within family contexts. Dianna also shared her experiences in supporting culturally diverse populations in both Canada and Hong Kong during the poster session.
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HK Autism Conference 2013
Using Positive Behaviour Support to Manage Problem Behaviours
Dates: March 23, 2013
Time: 8:45am-5:30pm (Session by Dianna: 9:30- 10:45am)
Venue: Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE), Taipo Campus
Language: Cantonese
P.L.A.I.'s clinical consultant, Dianna Yip, was invited to talk about behavioural management using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in the HK Autism Conference among other professionals. The talk was well-received. It inspired some school teachers, principals, and other professionals to use a different perspective in behaviour management.
Time: 8:45am-5:30pm (Session by Dianna: 9:30- 10:45am)
Venue: Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE), Taipo Campus
Language: Cantonese
P.L.A.I.'s clinical consultant, Dianna Yip, was invited to talk about behavioural management using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in the HK Autism Conference among other professionals. The talk was well-received. It inspired some school teachers, principals, and other professionals to use a different perspective in behaviour management.
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Pre-conference Workshop (HK Autism Conference)
I CAN be a Good Friend: A hands-on workshop to learn strategies about teaching individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) social skills
Dates: March 15, 2013
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Venue: Room 1303-03, 13/F, Tung Wah Mansion, 199-203 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (English slides)
P.L.A.I. was invited to co-host a pre-conference workshop for the HK Autism Conference. In this workshop, participants learned evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Aside from theories, they practiced these strategies hands-on with other participants and gain practical skills and knowledge to support individual(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Venue: Room 1303-03, 13/F, Tung Wah Mansion, 199-203 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (English slides)
P.L.A.I. was invited to co-host a pre-conference workshop for the HK Autism Conference. In this workshop, participants learned evidence-based strategies to teach social skills. Aside from theories, they practiced these strategies hands-on with other participants and gain practical skills and knowledge to support individual(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
