Events in 2014
Invited Speaker: Training for paraprofessionals and teachers in Guangzhou (Guangzhou disabled persons' federation sponsored event @ GZ)
Dates: Dec 21, 2014
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to provide a one-day training seminar for teachers and paraprofessionals in Guangzhou as part of their training course. Dianna shared her experiences and expertise in the subject matter of using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with the participants.
Dates: Dec 21, 2014
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to provide a one-day training seminar for teachers and paraprofessionals in Guangzhou as part of their training course. Dianna shared her experiences and expertise in the subject matter of using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with the participants.
Volunteer Training for DSL (Distinctive Learning Society @ HK)
Dates: Dec 7, 2014
Time: 9am - 1pm
Language: Cantonese
Distinctive Learning Society is a non-profit organization specialized in training and organizing volunteers to provide volunteer services for local schools and organization. In the effort of providing high quality volunteer services, Distinctive Learning Society has started a certification course to provide more intense training for a small group of volunteers. This course includes both coursework via lectures and videos and supervised practicum hours. P.L.A.I. is proud to be part of this meaningful project.
Dates: Dec 7, 2014
Time: 9am - 1pm
Language: Cantonese
Distinctive Learning Society is a non-profit organization specialized in training and organizing volunteers to provide volunteer services for local schools and organization. In the effort of providing high quality volunteer services, Distinctive Learning Society has started a certification course to provide more intense training for a small group of volunteers. This course includes both coursework via lectures and videos and supervised practicum hours. P.L.A.I. is proud to be part of this meaningful project.
Behaviour Management Talk: Positive Behaviour Support (@ Watchdog)
Date: November 7 & 14, 2014
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Language: English
This workshop was designed for parents and educators who have children with problem behaviours. The participants learned about the positive behaviour support (PBS) approach to effectively reduce the occurrence of problem behaviours and replace these behaviours with desired behaviours.
Date: November 7 & 14, 2014
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Language: English
This workshop was designed for parents and educators who have children with problem behaviours. The participants learned about the positive behaviour support (PBS) approach to effectively reduce the occurrence of problem behaviours and replace these behaviours with desired behaviours.
Guest Lecture for Special Education Course (@ The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Date: October 3, 2014
Language: English
One of the missions of P.L.A.I. is to promote PBS in Hong Kong. We were honoured to have the chance to introduce PBS to students in the the special education course at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a guest lecturer. Thanks for the opportunity.
Date: October 3, 2014
Language: English
One of the missions of P.L.A.I. is to promote PBS in Hong Kong. We were honoured to have the chance to introduce PBS to students in the the special education course at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a guest lecturer. Thanks for the opportunity.
Dianna on Radio Show (@RTHK)
Date: July 1, 2014
Channel: RTHK digital channel 31
A radio show focusing on students with special learning needs (SEN) in HK is produced by Distinctive Learning Society with RTHK's support. Dianna was interviewed on episode 12. It was air on July 1. To listen, please click here.
Date: July 1, 2014
Channel: RTHK digital channel 31
A radio show focusing on students with special learning needs (SEN) in HK is produced by Distinctive Learning Society with RTHK's support. Dianna was interviewed on episode 12. It was air on July 1. To listen, please click here.
Training for Special Educators in Mainland China (@HK)
Dates: August 15, 2014
Time: whole day (6 hours lectures)
Venue: PHAB Camp
Language: Chinese
Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for a training course for special educators from all over Mainland China. This training course was sponsored by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Education Fund, organized by HKIEd and Autism HK.
Dates: August 15, 2014
Time: whole day (6 hours lectures)
Venue: PHAB Camp
Language: Chinese
Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for a training course for special educators from all over Mainland China. This training course was sponsored by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Education Fund, organized by HKIEd and Autism HK.
Behaviour Management Talk: Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (@Watchdog HK)
Dates: May 27, 2014
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Watchdog Early Education Centre - Jordan
Language: English
Dianna provided a talk for parents at Watchdog on supporting children with ASD's social skills development. In this talk, a number of evidence-based strategies for teaching social skills were introduced. The goal of the talk was for its participants to gain practical knowledge to support the social development of individual(s) with special learning needs.
Dates: May 27, 2014
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Watchdog Early Education Centre - Jordan
Language: English
Dianna provided a talk for parents at Watchdog on supporting children with ASD's social skills development. In this talk, a number of evidence-based strategies for teaching social skills were introduced. The goal of the talk was for its participants to gain practical knowledge to support the social development of individual(s) with special learning needs.
Guest Lecture for the Advance Special Education Courses (@ Macau)
Date: May 9, 2014
Time: 6pm-9pm
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for the Professional Development Course for Macau Teachers: Advanced Course for Special Education Teachers for the third year. Thanks for HKIE's invitation!
Date: May 9, 2014
Time: 6pm-9pm
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to be one of the lecturers for the Professional Development Course for Macau Teachers: Advanced Course for Special Education Teachers for the third year. Thanks for HKIE's invitation!
Autism HK Conference
Topic: Using Positive Behaviour Support to Prevent Problem Behaviours - A practical guide to a positive learning environment
Dates: April 26, 2014
Time (conference): 8:45am - 5:30pm
Time (Dianna's talk): 2pm - 3:30pm
Venue: HKIE Campus (Tai Po)
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to talk about using positive behaviour support (PBS) to prevent problem behaviours. This talk was designed for educators and parents who support with children with ASD. In this talk, the participants learnt about evidence-based strategies that could effectively reduce the occurrence of problem behaviours during daily routines. Examples were used to show the participants how these strategies are implemented. The goal of this talk was to show the participants the practical use of PBS in preventing problem behaviours.
Topic: Using Positive Behaviour Support to Prevent Problem Behaviours - A practical guide to a positive learning environment
Dates: April 26, 2014
Time (conference): 8:45am - 5:30pm
Time (Dianna's talk): 2pm - 3:30pm
Venue: HKIE Campus (Tai Po)
Language: Cantonese
Dianna was invited to talk about using positive behaviour support (PBS) to prevent problem behaviours. This talk was designed for educators and parents who support with children with ASD. In this talk, the participants learnt about evidence-based strategies that could effectively reduce the occurrence of problem behaviours during daily routines. Examples were used to show the participants how these strategies are implemented. The goal of this talk was to show the participants the practical use of PBS in preventing problem behaviours.
The 7th Autism World Awareness Day Conference in Guangzhou
Dates: April 1, 2014
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Double Tree Hotel (Guangzhou)
Language: English and Mandarin (bi-lingual)
Dianna was invited to speak about positive behaviour support (PBS) in the 7th Autism World Awareness Day Conference in Guangzhou. Many parents and educators from the local community as well as international schools attended this talk. It was an honour to have had the chance to share our expertise with others in such an important event.
Dates: April 1, 2014
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Double Tree Hotel (Guangzhou)
Language: English and Mandarin (bi-lingual)
Dianna was invited to speak about positive behaviour support (PBS) in the 7th Autism World Awareness Day Conference in Guangzhou. Many parents and educators from the local community as well as international schools attended this talk. It was an honour to have had the chance to share our expertise with others in such an important event.
Support Children with Autism with Positive Strategies - Hong Kong Autism Workshop Series for World Autism Awareness Day 2014
Dates: March 1, 2014
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm (with lunch break)
Venue: Youth Outreach Centre
Language: Cantonese
Dianna conducted a training workshop on positive strategies for teachers, rehabilitation personnel, and parents of children with autism and special learning needs. This workshop was a part of the local programs for World Autism Awareness Day 2014, in order to raise the public awareness of autism and promote professional development.
Dates: March 1, 2014
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm (with lunch break)
Venue: Youth Outreach Centre
Language: Cantonese
Dianna conducted a training workshop on positive strategies for teachers, rehabilitation personnel, and parents of children with autism and special learning needs. This workshop was a part of the local programs for World Autism Awareness Day 2014, in order to raise the public awareness of autism and promote professional development.
Understand Your Child’s Behaviour @ Bambini TST Campus
Dates: February 20, 2014
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Bambini TST Campus
Language: Cantonese
This seminar was designed specifically for parents of young children. Participants gain knowledge on how to better understand their child’s behaviour. They were also introduced to practical strategies that could be applied on a daily basis to prevent and deal with their child’s behavioural issues.
Dates: February 20, 2014
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Bambini TST Campus
Language: Cantonese
This seminar was designed specifically for parents of young children. Participants gain knowledge on how to better understand their child’s behaviour. They were also introduced to practical strategies that could be applied on a daily basis to prevent and deal with their child’s behavioural issues.
