Rafael E. Oliveras-Rentas

ORCID: 0000-0001-8764-7920
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Research Areas
  • Educational and Psychological Assessments
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Counseling Practices and Supervision
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Cognitive Abilities and Testing

Ponce Health Sciences University
2019-2022

Children's National
2011

Despite numerous calls throughout the years for an increase in ethnic, cultural, and racial diversity within field of psychology, it remains elusive reality Hispanic neuropsychology practitioners United States (U.S.).1. Determine background current work situation clinical neuropsychologists U.S. (e.g., professional training, assessment diagnostic procedures used, rehabilitation techniques employed, populations targeted, teaching responsibilities, research activities), 2. Examine issues...

10.3233/nre-210333 article EN Neurorehabilitation 2022-07-15

Pediatric neuropsychologists and researchers commonly interpret a low score as cognitive weakness. The purpose of the study was to determine prevalence scores for three neuropsychological tests used evaluate executive function in 4,595 healthy children from Latin-America Spain. Results showed that are common when multiple outcomes evaluated individuals. Clinicians should consider higher probability given individual evaluating functions using various sets reduce false-positive diagnoses...

10.1080/87565641.2019.1706520 article EN Developmental Neuropsychology 2019-12-30

The characteristics and current situation of pediatric neuropsychologists across Spanish-speaking countries was examined. A total 409 self-identified professionals working in child neuropsychology from 12 Latin American Spain completed an online survey between June October 2018. Results revealed that as a related but distinct discipline within presents with series unique challenges to practitioners countries. Efforts initiatives are required increase awareness the field, define core...

10.1080/87565641.2020.1721502 article EN Developmental Neuropsychology 2020-01-30
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