Hsiu-Wen Yang, Ph.D.
Dr. Yang is a technical assistance specialist and research investigator at the Frank Porter Graham
Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her
master’s degree in occupational therapy from the National Taiwan University and her doctorate in
special education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a former occupational
therapist, she has worked with young children with developmental disabilities and their families in
a variety of settings. Her research focuses on early intervention, family-centered practices, parent
coaching, inclusive practices, and social–emotional development.