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Kelly Y. C. Lai is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong in China. Their research focuses primarily on Medicine, Neuroscience, and Psychology, with extensive work in the subfields of Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Genetics, and Education.

The central themes in Kelly Y. C. Lai's research include Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Gastrointestinal motility and disorders, and Family and Disability Support Research.

Recent publications by Kelly Y. C. Lai span several peer-reviewed journals and cover a range of topics related to neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. Notable papers include:

  • "Genetic Overlap Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in SHANK2 Gene," 2021, Frontiers in Neuroscience
  • "Disentangling the relationship of gut microbiota, functional gastrointestinal disorders and autism: a case-control study on prepubertal Chinese boys," 2022, Scientific Reports
  • "School-Based Mental Health Initiative: Potentials and Challenges for Child and Adolescent Mental Health," 2022, Frontiers in Psychiatry
  • "An elevated anxiety level among prepubertal autistic boys with non-treatment-seeking functional gastrointestinal disorders: A case-control study," 2021, Autism Research
  • "Gastrointestinal Problems in Chinese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder," 2020, Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

Kelly Y. C. Lai frequently publishes in venues such as Autism, Frontiers in Neuroscience, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Psychiatry, and Autism Research.

The scientist's collaboration network includes several frequent coauthors, reflecting a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach. These coauthors include:

  • Patrick W. L. Leung
  • Suk Ling
  • Se Fong Hung
  • Oscar W. H. Wong
  • Sandra Sau Man Chan

Kelly Y. C. Lai's research encompasses genetic studies and neurodevelopmental disorders, emphasizing the overlap between ADHD and autism spectrum disorders as well as the role of gastrointestinal issues in autistic children. Their work on child and adolescent mental health initiatives indicates a focus on practical applications within educational and clinical settings.

Best Publications

  • Measurement-Based Care Versus Standard Care for Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Blind Raters

    Tong Guo;Yu-Tao Xiang;Le Xiao;Chang-Qing Hu

  • Validation of the Chinese version of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Hong Kong.

    Kelly Y. C. Lai;Ernest S. L. Luk;Patrick W. L. Leung;Ann S. Y. Wong

  • The prevalence of insomnia, its sociodemographic and clinical correlates, and treatment in rural and urban regions of Beijing, China: a general population-based survey.

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Yu-Tao Xiang;Xin Ma;Zhuo-Ji Cai;Shu-Ran Li

  • Frequency and risk factors of workplace violence on psychiatric nurses and its impact on their quality of life in China.

    Jiao Ying Zeng;Feng Rong An;Yu Tao Xiang;Yu Tao Xiang;Yun Ke Qi

  • Prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in the general population of China: A meta-analysis

    Xiao-Lan Cao;Bao-Liang Zhong;Yu-Tao Xiang;Gabor S Ungvari

  • A community-based study of insomnia in Hong Kong Chinese children: Prevalence, risk factors and familial aggregation

    Jihui Zhang;A.M. Li;A.P.S. Kong;K.Y.C. Lai

  • Cognitive abilities associated with the Silver-Russell syndrome.

    K. Y. C. Lai;D. Skuse;R. Stanhope;P. Hindmarsh

  • Prevalence and correlates of insomnia and its impact on quality of life in Chinese schizophrenia patients.

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Yong-Zhen Weng;Chi-Ming Leung;Wai-Kwong Tang

  • Longitudinal course and outcome of chronic insomnia in Hong Kong Chinese children: a 5-year follow-up study of a community-based cohort.

    Jihui Zhang;Siu Ping Lam;Shirley Xin Li;Albert Martin Li

  • Alcohol-related disorders in Beijing, China: prevalence, socio-demographic correlates, and unmet need for treatment.

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Xin Ma;Jin-Yan Lu;Zhuo-Ji Cai

  • Anorexia Nervosa in Chinese Adolescents: Does Culture Make a Difference?.

    Kelly Y.C. Lai

  • Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of schizophrenia in Beijing, China.

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Yu-Tao Xiang;Xin Ma;Zhuo-Ji Cai;Shu-Ran Li

  • Quality of life in parents of children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder in Hong Kong

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Ernest S. L. Luk;Kelly Y. C. Lai

  • Familial aggregation and heritability of insomnia in a community-based study

    Y.K. Wing;J. Zhang;S.P. Lam;S.X. Li

  • Prevalence of aggression in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia in China: A meta-analysis

    Jian-Song Zhou;Bao-Liang Zhong;Yu-Tao Xiang;Qiongni Chen

  • Relationships of sleep duration with sleep disturbances, basic socio-demographic factors, and BMI in Chinese people.

    Yu-Tao Xiang;Yu-Tao Xiang;Xin Ma;Jin-Yan Lu;Zhuo-Ji Cai

  • Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of major depressive episode in rural and urban areas of Beijing, China.

    Xin Ma;Yu-Tao Xiang;Yu-Tao Xiang;Zhuo-Ji Cai;Shu-Ran Li

  • Psychological correlates of physical abuse in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents.

    Joseph T.F Lau;Kam Kuen Chan;Peggo K.W Lam;Philemon Y.W Choi

  • Use of pelvic ultrasound to monitor ovarian and uterine maturity in childhood onset anorexia nervosa.

    K. Y. C. Lai;R. De Bruyn;B. Lask;R. Bryant-Waugh

  • Frequent nightmares in children: familial aggregation and associations with parent-reported behavioral and mood problems.

    Shirley Xin Li;Mandy Wai Man Yu;Siu Ping Lam;Jihui Zhang

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese versions of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Rating (C-QIDS-C) and Self-Report (C-QIDS-SR)

    Jia Liu;Yu Tao Xiang;Gang Wang;Xiong Zhao Zhu

  • Sociodemographic and clinical features of bipolar disorder patients misdiagnosed with major depressive disorder in China.

    Yu Tao Xiang;Yu Tao Xiang;Ling Zhang;Gang Wang;Chen Hu

Frequent Co-Authors

Yu-Tao Xiang
Yu-Tao Xiang University of Macau
Helen F.K. Chiu
Helen F.K. Chiu Chinese University of Hong Kong
Patrick W. L. Leung
Patrick W. L. Leung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Faith Dickerson
Faith Dickerson Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chee H. Ng
Chee H. Ng University of Melbourne
David Shum
David Shum Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Susan M. Bögels
Susan M. Bögels University of Amsterdam
Daniel T. L. Shek
Daniel T. L. Shek Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Xiang Yang Zhang
Xiang Yang Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences
David Skuse
David Skuse University College London

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