معرفی
Dr. Alicia Lim Zhi Hoon serves as a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus within the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts. She holds a PhD in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University (USA) and brings extensive clinical experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder across residential, hospital, and educational settings.
Her educational credentials include:
- 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
Dr. Lim's research centers on Autism Spectrum Disorder interventions with specialized focus on parent-child communication enhancement and home-school transition strategies for children in residential care. Her work develops practical parent training programs that build daily living skills through behavior-analytic approaches, directly addressing critical gaps in continuity of care. This research bridges clinical behavior analysis with early childhood education frameworks to create culturally responsive interventions.
As a member of the Malaysia Association of Behavior Analysis since 2024, Dr. Lim contributes to professional standards development while maintaining active clinical-academic integration. Her teaching in Early Childhood Education emphasizes evidence-based practices for neurodiverse learners, preparing educators for inclusive classroom implementation. Prospective students interested in ASD interventions, behavior analysis applications, and cross-cultural early childhood special education will find aligned research opportunities through her clinically grounded approach.
