Dr Yvonne HAN Associate Professor
BScOT (Occupational Therapy), Mphil (Neurophysiology), PgD (Psychology), PhD (Neuropsychology)

Location ST509
Phone +852 2766 7578
mail yvonne.han@polyu.edu.hk

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Biography Dr Han received her undergraduate training in occupational therapy from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. She obtained her MPhil degree in Neurophysiology from the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), and her PhD degree in Neuropsychology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr Han is a qualified occupational therapist and has many years of experience in the field of paediatric rehabilitation of various challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, cortical visual impairment, Down syndrome, physical disabilities, cerebral palsy, and sensory integration dysfunction. Before joining The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dr Han worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education and Counselling at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. She served for several years as Chairman of the Department’s Research and Development Committee, and has been very active in initiating a progressive set of policies and procedures that have significantly increased the research productivity of the department. Dr Han’s research interests focus on enhancing cognitive functions in children with neurological disorders, with special interest in the field of neuropsychology and its application to special educational needs with strong relevance to occupational therapy.



Education and Academic Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, The University of Alberta




Professional Qualifications Registered Occupational Therapists




Research Interests
Cognitive impairment in children with developmental disabilities
Cognitive interventions
Autism Spectrum Disorders



Research Output

Publications
Chan, A.S., Han, Y.M.Y., Sze, S.L., & Lau, E.M. (in press). Neuroenhancement on memory for children with autism by a mind-body exercise. Frontiers in Psychology.
Yeung, M.K., Han, Y.M.Y., Sze, S.L., & Chan, A.S. (2015, August 10). Abnormal Frontal Theta Oscillations Underlying Cognitive Flexibility Deficits in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Neuropsychology. Advance online publication.
Chan, A. S., Sze, S. L., & Han, Y. M. Y. (2014). An intranasal herbal medicine improves executive functions and activates the underlying neural network in children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8, 681-691.
Chan, A.S., Han, Y.M.Y., Sze, S.L., Wong, Q.Y., & Cheung, M.C. (2013). A randomized controlled neurophysiological study of a Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention in patients with major depressive disorder. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. doi:10.1155/2013/812096.
Han, Y. M. Y., Chan, A. S., Sze, S. L., Cheung, M. -C., Wong, C., Lam, J. M. K., & Poon, P. M. K. (2013). Altered immune function associated with disordered neural connectivity and executive dysfunctions: A neurophysiological study on children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(6), 662-674.