Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Professional Qualifications in Panama
Academic Preparation
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Teaching
Technological University of Panama (Graduate)
- Master's Degree in Neuropsychology and Education
UNIR, Spain (Graduate and Validated)
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Latin University of Panama (Honorable Mention)
Founder and Director
Comprehensive Center for Educational Neuropsychology SA | January 2023 - Present
- Psychological, neuropsychological and educational assessment to detect learning difficulties and neuropsychological problems.
- Proposal of recommendations and reasonable adjustments to parents, schools and specialists.
- Support and intervention in cognitive difficulties (attention, memory, executive functions).
Investigation
CIEDU (Center for Educational Research of Panama) | Feb. 2022 - Present
- Data analysis, writing scientific articles, and dissemination of results.
University Professor
Various Institutions | 2019 - Present
Experience providing university-level courses and training in:
- UDELAS. Professor. Neuropsychology, Neurodevelopment, Developmental Psychology, General Psychology (in English).
- USMA. Professor of Master's Degree. Pediatric Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Assessment.
- Technological University of Panama: Professor of "Learning and Cognition".
- Latin University of Panama: Professor in the Bachelor of Psychology program (Psychopharmacology, Ethics, Experimental Psychology). Thesis advisor.
- Inter-American University of Panama: Professor in "Neuropsychology", "Experimental Psychology", among others.
Collaborations and Publications
Research at CIEDU-AIP (Educational Research Center of Panama)
Collaboration in the writing of scientific articles on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Panama.
- Palacios, A., Pimentel, M., et al. (2023). Description of a Sample of Adult Population with ASD in Panama.
Clinical and Neuropsychological Training (Diagnosis and Intervention)
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International Neuropsychological Society (INS) | Attendance at the 54th Annual INS Congress (Philadelphia, USA) from February 4-7, 2026 , with the attainment of 12.0 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours in the following specialized topics:
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Current evidence and methodological advances in Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).
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Research on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) in clinical and forensic examinations.
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Culture and cognition in neuropsychological assessment.
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Risks and opportunities of AI in supporting assessment and treatment resources for neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Identification and support for children and adolescents with executive dysfunction.
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Clinical Virtual Reality: The future of intervention.
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Clinical utility of olfactory assessment in neuropsychology.
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Digital phenotyping as a next-generation strategy for remote cognitive assessment.
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MoCA Cognitive Assessment | Official certification for administering and scoring the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) | February 2026.
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Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona & University of Barcelona | Update on Neuropsychology and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (12h) | April 2025.
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Specialized University of the Americas (UDELAS) | Participation in Psychology 360° Conference: "Connecting minds, Transforming tomorrow" | June 2025.
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Panamanian Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (IPTCC) | Theoretical Foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Module 1 - 48h) | March 2024.
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College of Professional Psychologists of Costa Rica & Neuroconnections CR | III International Congress of Neuropsychology "Borders between brain health and cognitive disability" | June 2024.
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The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program & Updated | Fundamentals of Structured TEACCHing (18 credit hours) | October 2023.
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Updated | Identification and Assessment in Girls on the Autism Spectrum | August 2023.
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Argentine Institute of Applied Psychology (IAPSA) | Theoretical-practical training in Nepsy-II (Module 1) | January 2023.
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Weill Cornell Medicine & Updates | Clinical Accreditation of the ADI-R Instrument (Parent Interview for the Diagnosis of Autism) | November 2022.
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Weill Cornell Medicine & Updates | Clinical Accreditation of the ADOS-2 Instrument (Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale) | September 2022.
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Updated | Deepening the Use of ADOS-2 (Module 4) | September 2022.
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ASEMCO & Updated | Functional Intervention Course on Behavioral Problems | August 2022.
Experience and Recognition as a Speaker, Teacher and Facilitator
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Neuropsyedu YouTube Channel | Content creator with over 8.5K subscribers dedicated to educational neuropsychology.
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Specialized University of the Americas (UDELAS) | Speaker: "Neuroeducation applied in early childhood: how to teach according to the child's brain" | October 2025.
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Specialized University of the Americas (UDELAS) | Presenter: "Innovation and Experience in Occupational Therapy" | September 2024.
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Catholic University Santa Maria La Antigua (USMA) | Speaker: "Neurodiversity in the classroom" (Mind Odyssey Congress) | August 2024.
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Catholic University Santa María La Antigua (USMA) | Facilitator: Workshop on the application of the "WISC-V" test (School of Psychology) | July 2024.
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Specialized University of the Americas (UDELAS) | Speaker: "Basic principles of neuropsychological assessment in the educational field" | June 2023.
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Panamanian Institute of Special Education (IPHE) | Presenter: "Psychometrics for Occupational Therapists" | September 2022.
Research and Entrepreneurship
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Bridge for Billions & Fundación Ciudad del Saber | Startup Incubation Program for the "NeuroCog Training" project | October 2025.
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INDICASAT AIP / CIEDU-AIP / SENACYT | Participation in the II Symposium Towards a National Agenda for Educational Research | August 2022.