Dr. Jacqueline Wai-yan TANG

EDUCATION

• PhD in Psychology
• MSocSc in Educational Psychology
• PGDE
• BSocSc (Major in psychology and minor in applied child development)
• HD in Social Work

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Jacqueline is a registered educational psychologist, teacher, and social worker with extensive experience providing frontline psychoeducational services across a wide range of educational settings. Her work spans assessment, intervention, consultation, and support for children, families, and schools, with particular expertise in early childhood development and learning. She holds a PhD in psychology and currently teaches psychology courses at both the undergraduate and master’s levels, where she integrates research, practice, and real-world case insights to support the next generation of practitioners.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Early identification and assessment
Early childhood intervention
Socioemotional development
ASD & ADHD
Learning difficulties

 

Journal Publication

Tang, J. W. Y., Hau, C. C. F., Tong, W. M., Watt, R. M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Shum, K. K. (2025). Alterations of oral microbiota in young children with autism: Unravelling potential biomarkers for early detection. Journal of Dentistry, 152, 105486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105486

Wong, T. T.-Y., Tang, J.W.Y., Choi, P.K., Leung, S.C. (2024) The validation of the Chinese version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for preschool children in Hong Kong. Manuscript in preparation.

Shum, K. K. M., Zheng, Q., Chak, G. S., Kei, K. T. L., Lam, C. W. C., Lam, I. K. Y., Lok, C. S. W., & Tang, J. W. Y. (2020). Dimensional structure of the BRIEF2 and its relations with ADHD symptoms and task performance on executive functions in Chinese children. Child Neuropsychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2020.1817355​

 

Electronic Manual

Tang, J. W. Y., Wong, N. K., Wong, H. Y., Cheng, W. S., Shum, K. K. M. (2023). User Manual for the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool (COSA-P). [“幼兒社交課堂觀察量表”使用手冊]. Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong and Quality Education Fund. https://resources.hkedcity.net/resource_detail.php?rid=214741643

 

Conference Proceedings

Tang, J. W. Y., Shum, K. K. M., Hau, C. C. F., Watt, R. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2025). Understanding the link between autism severity, oral hygiene behaviours, and oral health-related quality of life in preschoolers [Poster presentation]. 46th Annual Conference of the International School Psychology Association (ISPA), Coimbra, Portugal.

Tang, J. W. Y., Hau, C. C. F., Tong, W. M., Watt, R. M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Shum, K. K. M. (2025). Alterations of oral microbiota in young children with autism: Unraveling potential biomarkers for early detection [Paper presentation]. Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2025: Family Doctor in Partnership – Synergizing Primary Care Outcomes, Hong Kong.

Tang, J.W.Y., & Shum, K.K.M. (2024). Research in Practice: Facilitating Early Identification of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder among Preschool In-Service Teachers. [Poster Presentation]. The 45th International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Tang, J.W.Y., & Shum, K.K.M. (2024). Conceptual Change of Preschool In-service Teachers on the Identification of Children with Autism. [Poster Presentation]. The 33rd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic 

Tang, J.W.Y., Hau, C.F., Tong, W.M., Watt, R.M., Yiu, C.K.Y., & Shum, K.K.M. (2024, July 21-26). Exploring Potential Biomarkers: Alterations in Oral Microbiota in Young Children with Autism. [Oral Presentation]. The 33rd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic

 

Knowledge Exchange

Tang, J. W. Y., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Shum, K. K. M. (2025, July 27). Interdisciplinary collaboration to reveal oral microbiota as autism screening [Radio interview]. Under the Sun, Radio Television Hong Kong. https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio1/programme/underthesun/episode/1037205?fbclid=IwY2xjawOiXmtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF lWDNPMGs0TUVMTmRjYU1lc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrI4Rh9DZGGmIqjY08KngI_Ll-M6bmDkNJCF6P VMik-tq116aScFI4QG6xa_aem_VrCrzvLCLtGBGs_vVFXLzw

Ramonaite, I. (2025, May 1). Oral microbiota may serve as a biomarker for early autism screening. Dental Tribune International. https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/oral-microbiota-may-serve-as-a-biomarker-for-early-autism-screening/

The University of Hong Kong. (2025, April 8). HKU cross-disciplinary research reveals oral microbiota as promising screening tool for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). https://hku.hk/press/news_detail_28242.html

Tang, J. W. Y., & Shum, K. K. M. (2024, December 13). Autism iDentification Classroom Observation Scale (AiD COS-T) teacher training [Seminar]. Learning and Teaching Expo 2024, Hong Kong Convention Center, Hong Kong.

Tang, J.W.Y., & Shum, K.K.M.. (2023, August 26). Sharing seminar on the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool [Seminar]. HK: Rayson Husang Theatre, the University of Hong Kong.

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

I am currently recruiting student research interns interested in educational psychology and parenting-related projects. Interns will assist with tasks such as preparing research materials, collecting data, and supporting the work of an educational psychologist.

You are encouraged to apply if you:
• Major in psychology or a related discipline
• Speak fluent Cantonese and English
• Have a good command of written Chinese
• Possess strong communication skills
• Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility
• Are motivated to learn about the work of educational psychologist

 

If you are interested, please send your CV and transcript to Dr Tang at jacqtwy@hku.hk.