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Biography
Dr. Ge is currently Associate Professor in the School of Education and Languages, and Deputy Director of the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). She also developed and serves as Programme Leader of the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Child Language Disorders. She received her MPhil and PhD in Linguistics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Her research focuses on advancing understanding and support for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder. Using experimental approaches, she investigates how linguistic properties, child-internal factors (e.g, executive functions, theory of mind), and environmental influences (e.g., language input, family practices) jointly shape language and cognitive development in these children.
Dr. Ge has secured competitive research funding from the Faculty Development Scheme, Smart Traffic Fund, Health and Medical Research Fund, General Research Fund, and National Social Science Fund of China. Her work has appeared in top-tier high-impact international journals, including Autism, Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Psycholinguistics, and Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. Her scholarly work has been recognised through awards, including the Faculty Advancement Fund, the Sino-British Fellowship Trust Fund, and the Outstanding Research Publication Award at HKMU.
In addition, she is certified to administer and code the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2), a gold-standard instrument for diagnosing autism, for both clinical and research reliability. She has conducted professional assessments for hundreds of autistic children in Hong Kong. Her evidence-based research has received extensive media coverage and is widely shared with parents, educators, and professionals through community outreach.
Research interests
- Childhood Bilingualism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Second Language Acquisition
- Psycholinguistics
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Acquisition of Speech Prosody in a Non-native Tone Language by Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chen, S., Zhang, Y., Li, M., Li, B., Lu, S., Chan, A., Ge, H., Tang, T. & Chen, Z., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 56, 6, p. 2258-2272 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An exploratory study on second language learner engagement in different types of interactive tasks in video-chat and text-chat communication
Qiu, X., Ge, H. & Cai, J., 1 Mar 2026, In: IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. 64, 1, p. 301-325 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
GPT-Powered Chatbot-Based Positive Psychology Intervention for Well-Being Among Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Single-Arm Mixed Methods Study
Zhang, W., Leung, R. Y. F., Mak, K. K., Ge, H., Kwok, T. T. O., Van Yip Tso, R., Wang, A., Ma, H. & Wong, J. Y., 2026, In: JMIR Formative Research. 10, e85060.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Production of focus in Cantonese-English bilingual autistic children: An acoustic analysis.
Ge, H., Lee, A., Yuen, H. K., Liu, F. & Yip, V., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Bilingualism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Second language learner engagement in computer-mediated interactive oral tasks
Qiu, X., Lo, Y. Y., Ge, H. & Bui, G., 24 Feb 2026, In: Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching. 16, 1, p. 13-41 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
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A Linguistic Method of Detecting Intoxication of Motorists for Ease of Fleet Driving Safety Management
LEE, P. L. P. (PI), GE, H. (CoPI), Li, B. (Team leader) & Ma, C. (Team leader)
1/02/26 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Exploring the relationship between sleep and language in Cantonese-English bilingual children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
GE, H. (PI) & ZHANG Caicai (CoI)
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Bilingualism effects on cognitive skills in preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
GE, H. (PI), LIU Fang (CoI), WANG Jie (CoI), YIP Virginia Choy yin (CoI) & ZHANG Caicai (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Exploring the effects of bilingualism on cognitive abilities in Cantonese-English bilingual children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
GE, H. (PI)
1/12/23 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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The acquisition of restrictive focus in Cantonese-speaking children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
GE, H. (PI), Peppina LEE Po Lun (CoI) & Matthews, S. (CoI)
1/11/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
Activities
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Can we speak two languages to autistic children? Evidence from Cantonese-English bilingual children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
GE, H. (Speaker)
2 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bilingualism effects on autistic children: Evidence from the production of focus.
GE, H. (Speaker)
31 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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