Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (2006-2010) 
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2003-2005)
Dept. of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1999-2003)
Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.  

Associate Professor  April. 2018 – present
Graduate Institute of Early Intervention Chang Gung University  

 Assistant Professor April. 2013 – 2018

Graduate Institute of Early Intervention Chang Gung University   

Assistant Professor (part-time) Sept. 2014 – June 2015
Department of Childhood Care Chang Gung University of Science and Technology    

Assistant Professor Aug. 2011 – Feb. 2013
Department of Physical Therapy Shu-Zen College of Medicine and Management  

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Mar. 2011 – July 2011
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital/Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, Chang Gung University    

Pediatric Physical Therapist  Sept. 2010 – May 2011 / Nov. 2010 – Jan. 2011
永和復康醫院 台北榮總早療評估中心 (Part-time)    

Graduate Research Assistant (Part-time) Sept. 2006 – June 2010
Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.    

Research Assistant (Full-time)  Sept. 2005 – July 2006
School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.  

Graduate Research Assistant (Part-time)   Sept. 2003 – Jan. 2005
Dept. of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan. 

Kang LJ, Huang, HH, Wu YT, & Chen CL. Initial evaluation of an environment-based intervention for participation of autistic children: a randomized controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2023, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2209743 [SSCI, IF= 2.439, REHABILITATION, 20/73] (CMRPD1H0301-02 & CMRPD1L0331)

Kang LJ, Lin PY, Granlund M, Chen CL, Sung WH, Chiu YL. Development and usability of an app-based instrument of participation in children with disabilities. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2022,14:1-12. Jun. [SCI, IF= 2.077, REHABILITATION, 39/68] DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2083014. (MOST 107-2314-B-182-048 and 108-2314-B-182-041-MY2)

Huang CC & Kang LJ*. Participation in play and leisure activities of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children in Taiwan: A Preliminary Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021, 18, 5787. [SCI, IF=4.614, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 100/279] https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph18115787 (MOST104-2314-B-182-022-MY3) (CMRPD1H0301 & CMRPD1H0302)

Arvidsson P, Dada S, Granlund M, Imms C, Shi LJ, Kang LJ, Hwang AW, & Huus K.Structural validity and internal consistency of Picture My Participation: A measure for childrenwith disability. African Journal of Disability. 2021, 10: a763. MayDOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v10i0.763

Hwang AW, Chang CH, Granlund M, Imms C, Chen CL, and Kang LJ*. Longitudinal trends of participation in relation to mental health in children with and without physical difficulties. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020, 17(22), 8551.18 November 2020 DIO:10.3390/ijerph17228551

Shi LJ, Granlund M, Zhao Y, Hwang AW, Kang LJ, & Huus K. Transcultural adaptation, content validity and reliability of the instrument ‘Picture My Participation’ for children and youth with and without intellectual disabilities in mainland China. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Sept. 2020; 1-11. DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1817976

Kang LJ, Hsu YW, Hwang AW. Validation of the Chinese Version of Family-Professional Partnership Scale in Early Intervention. Journal of Early Intervention. Aug 2020. (CMRPD1F0041，CMRPD1F0042)

Wang PJ, Liao HF, Kang LJ, Chen LC, Hwang AW, Lu L, Tu uk & Morgan GA. Child and family factors that predict participation attendance in daily activities of toddlers with global developmental delay. Disability and Rehabilitation. Oct 2019; 41(22):1-12. DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1678685 https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/idre20

Liao YT, Hwang AW, Liao HF, Granlund M, Kang LJ*. Understanding the participation in home, school, and community activities reported by children with disabilities and their parents: A pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. June 2019; 16(12):2217. [SSCI, IF= 2.468, PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL&OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 43/157] doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16122217
(NMRPD1H0821，BMRPE09) https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/12/2217

Chiu WY, Kang LJ, Lin CS, Hwang AW. Convergent and Discriminant Validity Between the Nursing Child Assessment Teaching Scale and the Maternal/Child Behavior Rating Scale in Children With Developmental Delay. 早期療育研究學刊。Jun 2018; 1: 23-41. 

Kang LJ, Palisano RJ, Simeonsson RJ, Hwang AW. Measuring family-centered practices of professionals in early intervention services in Taiwan. Child: Care, Health and Development. Sept 2017; 43:709-717. [SCI, IF= 1.445, PEDIATRICS, 73/121] (CMRPD1F0041，CMRPD1D0111)

Kang LJ, Hsieh MC, Liao HF, Hwang AW. Environmental barriers to participation of preschool children with and without physical disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. May 2017; 14:518. [SCI, IF= 2.101, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 101/229] (NMRPD1D0441，NMRPD1E0681，CMRPD1D0111，BMRPE09)

Almasri NA, Palisano RJ, Kang LJ. Cultural adaptation and construct validation of the Arabic version of Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and Preferences for Activities of Children measures. Disability and Rehabilitation. Dec 2017; 19:1-8. [SSCI, IF= 1.804, REHABILITATION, 13/70] 

Chen WC, Bedell GM, Yen CF, Liou TH, Kang LJ, Hua-Fang Liao, Hwang AW. Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the child and adolescent factors inventory (CAFI-C). Research in Developmental Disabilities. July 2017; 68:111-121. [SSCI, IF= 1.630, EDUCATION SPECIAL, 8/38]

Liao YT, Hwang AW, Liao HF, Kang LJ*. Do we hear the child's voice? Using measures of participation to identify needs for participation of elementary school students with special needs: A case report. Formosa Journal of Physical Therapy. Sept 2017; 42: 228-233. 

Hwang AW, Lin PJ, Kang LJ, Chen LJ, Chen HJ, Liao HF. To Envision Professional Development - The Planning of School-based Physical Therapy in Taiwan. Formosa Journal of Physical Therapy. Sept 2017; 42: 195-210. 

Kang LJ, Chen CL, Chen LJ, Chen HJ, Hwang AW. Exploration of parental and therapists’ perceptions for the family-centeredness of pediatric rehabilitation services. Taiwan Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dec 2016; 44: 179-186.
 (CMRPD1F0041，CMRPD1D0111)

Kang LJ, Hwang AW, Palisano RJ, King GA, Chiarello LA, Chen CL. Validation of the Chinese version of the Assessment of Preschool Children’s Participation for children with physical disabilities. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. July 2017; 20:266-273. [SCI, IF= 1.183, REHABILITATION, 43/65] (CMRPD1D0111，NMRPD1D0441，NMRPD1E0681)

Chen HC+, Kang LJ+ (+co-first author), Chen CL, Lin KC, Chen FC, and Wu KPH. Younger children with cerebral palsy respond better than older ones to therapist-based constraint-induced therapy at home on functional outcomes and motor control. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. May 2016; 36:171-185. [SCI, IF= 0.839, REHABILITATION, 53/65]

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. March 2015; 38: 64-74. [SSCI, IF= 1.630, EDUCATION SPECIAL, 8/38]

Hwang AW, Yen CF, Liou TH, Simeonsson RJ, Chi WC, Lollar DJ. Liao HF, Kang LJ, Wu TF, Teng SW, and Chiu WT. Participation of children with disabilities in Taiwan: The gap between independence and frequency. PlosOne. May 2015; 10: e0126693. [SCI, IF=2.806, MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES, 15/64] 

Kang LJ, Palisano RJ, King GA, Chiarello LA. A multidimensional model of optimal participation of children with physical disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation. Sept 2014; 36: 1735-1741. [SSCI, IF= 1.804, REHABILITATION, 13/70]

Chen HC, Chen CL, Kang LJ, Wu CY, Chen FC, & Hsieh YW. Improvement of upper extremity motor control and function after home-based constraint-induced therapy in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Immediate and long-term effects. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Aug 2014; 95(8):1423-1432. [SCI, IF= 3.289, REHABILITATION, 5/65]

Chen CL, Lin KC, Kang LJ, Wu CY, Chen HC, & Hsieh YW. Potential Predictors of Functional Outcomes after Home-Based Constraint-Induced Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Dec 2014; 68: 159-166. [SSCI, IF= 2.053, REHABILITATION, 8/70]

Chiarello LA, Palisano RJ, Westcott McCoy S, Bartlett DJ, Wood A, Chang HJ, Kang LJ, Avery L. Child Engagement in Daily Life: A Measure of Participation for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation. Jan 2014; 36:1804-1816. [SSCI, IF= 1.804, REHABILITATION, 13/70]

Hwang AW, Liao HF, Granlund M, Simeonsson RJ, Kang LJ, & Pan YL. Linkage of ICF-CY codes with Environmental Factors in studies of developmental outcomes of infants and toddlers with or at risk for motor delays. Disability and Rehabilitation. Apr 2014; 36: 89-104. [SSCI, IF= 1.804, REHABILITATION, 13/70]

Chen CL, Chen CY, Shen IH, Liu IS, Kang LJ, & Wu CY. Clinimetric properties of the Assessment of Preschool Children’s Participation in children with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities. May 2013; 34:1528-1535. [SSCI, IF= 1.630, EDUCATION SPECIAL, 8/38]

Hwang AW, Liou TH, Bedell GM, Kang LJ, Chen WC, Yen CF, Chang KH, Liao HF; Component Task Force of Disability Evaluation System. Psychometric properties of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation - Traditional Chinese version. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. Sept 2013; 36: 211-220. [SCI, IF= 1.259, REHABILITATION, 38/65]

Chen CL, Kang LJ, Hong WH, Chen FC, Chen HC & Wu CY. Effect of therapist-based constraint-induced therapy at home on motor control, motor performance, and daily function in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled study. Clinical Rehabilitation. Mar 2013; 27: 236-245. [SCI, IF= 2.823, REHABILITATION, 9/65]

Kang LJ, Liao HF, Wu CH, Liu CC, and Hwang AW. Determinants of Social Participation in Youth with Physical Disabilities: Literature Appraisal Based on the ICF/ICF-CY Framework. Formosan Journal of Physical Therapy. Mar 2013; 38: 29-36.

Hwang AW, Granlund M, Liao HF and Kang LJ*. Measures of “Participation” in School Children with Disabilities. Formosan Journal of Physical Therapy. Mar 2013;38: 37-49.

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. Jan 2012;38:117-27. [SCI, IF= 1.445, PEDIATRICS, 73/121]

Hsin YJ, Chen FC, Lin KC, Kang LJ, Chen CL & Chen CY. Efficacy of Constraint-Induced Therapy on Functional Performance and Health-Related Quality of Life for Children with Cerebral Palsy: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Child Neurology. Aug 2012;27:992-999. [SCI, IF= 1.378, PEDIATRICS, 74/121]

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. Dec 2010;90: 1743-1757. [SCI, IF= 2.764, REHABILITATION, 10/65]

Chiarello L, Palisano RJ, Maggs J, Orlin M, Almasri N, Kang LJ & Chang HJ. Family Priorities for Activity and Participation of Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy. Physical Therapy. Sept 2010; 90: 1254-1264. [SCI, IF= 2.764, REHABILITATION, 10/65]

Orlin MN*, Palisano RJ, Chiarello L, Kang LJ, Polanky M, Almasri N & Maggs J. Participation in Home, Extracurricular, and Community Activities among Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Feb 2010; 52: 160-166. [SCI, IF= 3.116, PEDIATRICS, 16/121]

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, Dec 2009;89: 1304-1314. [SCI, IF= 2.764, REHABILITATION, 10/65]

Chen YP, Kang LJ, Chuang TY, Doong JL, Lee SJ, Tsai MW, Jeng SF & Sung WH. The Use of Virtual Reality to Improve Upper-Extremity Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Design. Physical Therapy. Nov 2007; 87: 1441-1457. [SCI, IF= 2.764, REHABILITATION, 10/65]

Kang LJ, Chen YP, Sung WH, Chuang TY, Lee SJ, Tsai MW, Jeng SF & Doong JL. Training Effects of Virtual Reality on Reaching Behavior in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Case Report. Formosan Journal of Physical Therapy. 2005; 30: 339-347.