Lau Choo Ying
- Lecturer
- Programme Leader of Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Department of Psychology
SDGs Focus
Biography
Lau Choo Ying is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Programme Leader at Sunway University, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). With extensive experience in higher education and clinical settings, she has worked with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, older adults with dementia, and special education professionals. Her expertise lies in ABA, positive behaviour support, curriculum development, and research supervision. A Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), she is committed to advancing ABA practices through innovative teaching and research.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD, Bangor University, UK (current)
- MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis with Practicum, Bangor University, UK (2018)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia (2012)
Research Interests
- Behaviour analysis in school
- Behaviour analysis in special education
- Behavioural gerontology
- Positive Behaviour Support in diverse populations
Teaching Areas
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Positive Behaviour Support
Notable Publications
- Sharp, R.A., Williams, E., Rörnes, R., Lau, C.Y., & Lamers, C. (2019). Lounge Layout to Facilitate Communication and Engagement in People with Dementia. Behav Analysis Practice, 12, 637–642. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00323-4
- Lau, C.Y., Rörnes, R., Sharp, R., & Lamers, C. (2020). Family-style dining approach to promote social interaction at mealtimes for people living with dementia. Bulletin of the Faculty of Psychology of Older People (FPOP), 150, 4-7.
Professional Associations
Subject Matter Expert, Malaysia Association of Behaviour Analysis (MABA).
