Joanne Kwong

Joanne Kwong

BCBA / Behaviour Consultant (RASP A)

Credentials

Master’s Degree in Social Science/Counselling, University of Hong KongBachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Family Studies, University of British ColumbiaBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP), Category ATrauma-Informed Practice, Justice InstituteSatir Transformational Systemic Therapy – in progressBCaBA Supervisor

Specialties

Applied Behaviour AnalysisPositive Behaviour SupportAutismParent trainingSocial and communication skillsFunctional living skillsSchool supportLanguages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Conversational Japanese

Joanne Kwong is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with more than 17 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She holds a Master of Social Science from the University of Hong Kong and brings a deep academic foundation to her behaviour-analysis practice.

Joanne began as a behaviour specialist in 2007 and has designed individualized programs for children aged 2–19 on the autism spectrum and with developmental differences, working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and offers sessions in person and online.

Experience

  • ABA experience with children with special needs since 2007
  • Experience supporting autism and developmental disabilities
  • School transitions, functional living skills, social skills, communication, play skills, academic skills, parent/family support, and BI training

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