Dr Wendy Chan
| Name | Dr Wendy Chan |
|---|---|
| Job title | Associate Lecturer Social Care/Child Psychology |
| Research institute | |
| Primary appointment | Mental Health & Social Work |
| Email address | W.Chan@mdx.ac.uk |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2097-9298 |
| Contact category | Academic staff |
Biography
Biography Wendy is currently serving as an Associate Lecturer in Social Care and Child Psychology within the Department of Mental Health and Social Work. In her role, she imparts knowledge and expertise across various modules, including life course development, communication skills, and social work theories. With a rich background in psychology and a focus on children's development and neurodiversity, Wendy brings a wealth of experience to her current position. Wendy holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, where her research concentrated on exploring the intricate relationship between parenting attitudes and behaviours and the development of delay aversion and ADHD symptoms in children. Wendy's academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Psychology, from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). She furthered her studies by completing a Master of Science in Child Development and Education Studies at the University of Oxford, honing her expertise in understanding the complexities of child development. Prior to her current role, Wendy was trained as a frontline Educational Psychologist at the University of Hong Kong, where she worked closely with schools, parents, and students with special educational needs. Her dedication extended beyond clinical practice as she also contributed to the education sector by teaching in universities to train aspiring teachers. Wendy's passion lies in facilitating early identification and intervention for young children. Her multifaceted background, encompassing research, clinical practice, and teaching, underscores her commitment to advancing the field of child psychology and social care. Through her work, Wendy strives to make meaningful contributions to the well-being and development of children and families.
Teaching SWK4500 Social Work Theory and Readiness for Direct Practice SWK4504 Social Work Research SWK4505 Understanding the Life Course SWK4720 Social Work Dissertation
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An experimental task to measure preschool children’s frustration induced by having to wait unexpectedly: The role of sensitivity to delay and culture
Chan, W., Shum, K., Downs, J. and Sonuga-Barke, E. 2024. An experimental task to measure preschool children’s frustration induced by having to wait unexpectedly: The role of sensitivity to delay and culture. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. 237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2023.105763Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context do parents in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom adopt different thresholds when rating symptoms, and if so why?
Chan, W., Shum, K. and Sonuga-Barke, E. 2022. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context do parents in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom adopt different thresholds when rating symptoms, and if so why? International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research. 31 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1923Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context II: a comparison of the links between ADHD symptoms and waiting-related responses in Hong Kong and UK
Chan, W., Shum, K., Downs, J., Liu, N. and Sonuga-Barke, E. 2024. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context II: a comparison of the links between ADHD symptoms and waiting-related responses in Hong Kong and UK. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-024-02506-793
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