Expertise at Chang Gung System

Kang, Lin-Ju ,Ph.D.
Institution: Chang Gung University
Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Graduate Institute of Early Intervention
Address: 259 Wen-Haw 1st Rd., Gueishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-32118800 EXT.3779
E-mail: lydiakang1003@gmail.com

Focus of Interest:
  • Rehabilitation

Fulltime Employment:
  • Current: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Adjunct Assistant Professor
  • Previous: Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Assistant Professor

Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy Dept. of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Department of Physical Therapy Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.

Selected Main Publications:
  1. Kang LJ, Yen CF, Bedell G, Simeonsson RJ, Liou TH, Chi WC, Liu SW, Liao HF*, and Hwang AW**. The Chinese version of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Environment (CASE-C): Validity and reliability for children with disabilities in Taiwan. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2015, 38: 64-74.
  2. Kang LJ*, Palisano RJ, King GA, Chiarello LA. A Multidimensional Model of Optimal Participation of Children with Physical Disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36(20): 1735-1741, 2014.
  3. Kang LJ *, Palisano RJ, King GA, Chiarello LA, Orlin MN & Polansky M. Social Participation of Youths with Cerebral Palsy Differed Based on Their Self-Perceived Competence as a Friend. Child: Care, Health, and Development. 38(1):117-27, 2012.
  4. Kang LJ*, Palisano RJ, Orlin M, Chiarello L, King G & Polansky M. Determinants of Social Participation—With Friends and Others Who Are Not Family Members—for Youths With Cerebral Palsy. Physical Therapy. 90: 1743-1757, 2010.
  5. Palisano RJ, Kang LJ, Chiarello L, Orlin M, Oeffinger D & Maggs J. Social and Community Participation of Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy is Associated with Age and Gross Motor Function Classification. Physical Therapy, 89: 1304-1314, 2009.


All Publications List

Board Certification:
  • Licensed Physical Therapist (License number: 003262)