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Dr Alicia Lim Zhi Hoon

PhD in Behavior Analysis (Western New England University, USA), M.Sc. in Applied Behavior Analysis (Western New England University, USA), B.A. in Psychology and Family Social Science (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA)
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

Faculty of Business, Design and Arts

Fax No:+60 82 260 815
Room No: B334
Email: azhlim@swinburne.edu.my

Biography

Dr. Alicia Lim is a lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Swinburne Sarawak. Prior to her role here, she worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the United States, where she supported children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a residential setting. Her experiences include working with children and families in a range of environments, such as shelters, hospitals, preschools, and centers specializing in ASD.

Dr. Lim earned her PhD in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University (WNEU). Her research focused on enhancing parent-child communication for families with children with ASD in residential care and investigated strategies to improve the transition between home and school through parent training programs designed to develop daily living skills.

Research Interests

Early Intervention, Autism, Parent Training, Teacher Training
     

Teaching Areas

Early Childhood Education

Professional Membership

Member of the Malaysia Association of Behavior Analysis since 2024