Miss Joyce graduated from The University of Hong Kong and attained B.Sc. (Hons) Speech & Hearing Sciences and MSS Counselling.  She joined the ENT Laser family since 2008 and further develops her expertise in speech therapy, voice therapy and swallowing therapy. Joyce further expanded her interest in counselling and play therapy, in order to promote a more holistic treatment to children’s mental health development in addition to their speech and language development. She has been invited to write newspapers articles, speak in broadcasting programme and train children, parents and professionals in workshops held by various organizations. She hopes that children can gain optimal benefit from therapy by integrating theories and experience in different expertise in speech therapy and counselling. Miss Joyce is certified in providing professional therapeutic techniques, and is experienced in delivering Cantonese, English and Mandarin Speech Therapy service to clients with various needs, including speech and language difficulties, voice disorders, oral-motor and swallowing difficulties. 
 

Qualifications:

• M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling) -The University of Hong Kong

• B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing Sciences)- HKU

 

Hospital Privileges:

• Canossa Hospital (Caritas)

• Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong

• Union Hospital
   

Professional Development:

• Registered Speech Therapist, Department of Health, HKSAR

• Member, Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST)

• Member, Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists (HKAST)

• Member, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)

• Member, The Association for Play Therapy (APT)(United States)

• Certified Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation Provider for Dysphagia (DPNS)

• Certified VitalStim Therapy Provider for Dysphagia

• Certified Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation therapies for dysphagia management (The Biber Protocol)

• Certified in Voice Therapy Spectrum (VTS), Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT) and Adventures in Voice (AIV)

• Certified in Sara-Rosenfeld Johnson's Oral Placement Therapy (Talktools Therapy)- Level 1 & Level 2

• Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Certificate

• Certified PROMPT-trained Therapist

• Certified provider of Myofascial Release & other Manual Techniques in Dysphagia Management

• Eligible users for the following assessment tools:
  - The Hong Kong Cantonese Oral Language Assessment Scale (HKCOLAS)
  - The Hong Kong Cantonese Articulation Test (HKCAT)
  - The Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test (HKGCNT)
  - The Cantonese-Cleft Speech Assessment Tool (CCSAT)
  - The Hong Kong Test of Preschool Oral Language (Cantonese) (TOPOL)
  - The Hong Kong Cantonese Language Assessment Scale for Preschool Children (HKCLASS-P) 
   

• Trained in Directive Group Play Therapy for the Treatment of ADHD, Low Self-Esteem and Traumatized Children, by Norma Leben, APT

• Trained in Level One Introductory Theraplay and Marschak Interaction Method training and Group Theraplay

• Trained in Sand Play Therapy(accredited by Association for Play Therapy APT)

• Basic and Advanced Training in Gestalt Play Therapy (accredited by Association for Play Therapy APT)

• Trained at the Bricks for Autism LEGO-Based Therapy
   

Teaching Experiences:

• Honorary Clinical Supervisor- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Master of Speech Therapy)

• Clinical Supervisor- The University of Hong Kong ( Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology )

Working Experiences:

• School-based Speech Therapist (EDB)- Secondary, Primary and Special Schools

• Speech Therapist at Tuen Mun Special Child Care Centre (SCCC)

• Speech Therapist at Wan Chui Early Education & Training Centre (EETC)

• Speech Therapist at Hong Kong Christian Service District-based Speech Therapy Service Team (DSTT)

• Speech Therapist at Hong Chi Morning Hope School

• Speech Therapist at various elderly homes

• Researcher of The Hong Kong Institute of Education (Early Child Education)

• Wrote articles and provide professional inputs to newspaper and magazines, e.g. Eugene Group OURS mama & baby magazine, AM730.

• Invited to provide professional input and training to various organizations, i.e.  881903 Commercial Radio HK, Metro Radio HK (DJ King), Da Chong Hong, GOOGOOGAGA Limited, Allied Health professionals of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, etc.
   

Play Therapy Experiences:

• Finished master-level play therapy training and receiving on-going professional training and supervision under the scheme of Association for Play Therapy (United States)

• Specializing in children psychological development, work with children with mood, behavioural and social adjustment issues

• Wrote articles and provide professional information to newspaper, i.e. AM730

• Held staff training for allied health professionals, e.g. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Wui- The Hong Kong Anglican Church (Episcopal)

• Held filial group parent training
   

Counselling Experiences:

• Finished master-level counselling training and receiving on-going professional training and supervision

• Specializing in working with adults with emotional or parenting problems