Dr Gladys Lai Cheng Chia B.Des., Grad.Dip.(Psych), M.Psych.(Ed&Dev)/ PhD, MAPS Educational and Developmental Psychologist
It is a joy to help children recognise and harness their strengths, and to support them in developing their capabilities.
Gladys is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist, who has completed a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Monash University. Her PhD research investigated the use of technology and self-management interventions to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Gladys has published research papers with Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, and Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) mHealth and uHealth. She has also presented results of her research at the annual conference of ABA Australia. Gladys has completed training in the use of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).
Gladys has experience in diagnostic assessments and intervention for children with learning difficulties and developmental issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. She has an interest in helping children to identify and utilise their strengths, and to support them with relevant strategies to grow into adaptive and resilient individuals. Gladys has conducted group programs for children in school settings to build resilience and social skills. She has developed webinars for kindergarten teachers in the area of behavioural management.
Gladys is bilingual, and she speaks English and Mandarin.
Gladys has experience in diagnostic assessments and intervention for children with learning difficulties and developmental issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. She has an interest in helping children to identify and utilise their strengths, and to support them with relevant strategies to grow into adaptive and resilient individuals. Gladys has conducted group programs for children in school settings to build resilience and social skills. She has developed webinars for kindergarten teachers in the area of behavioural management.
Gladys is bilingual, and she speaks English and Mandarin.