Clara Janicel Fernandez Alvarez- Master of Science
- PhD Candidate at University of Salamanca
Clara Janicel Fernandez Alvarez
- Master of Science
- PhD Candidate at University of Salamanca
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Introduction
Columbia University graduate with a dual degree in Psychology and Latin American and Iberian Studies. Master’s degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Salamanca. Ph.D. Candidate in the Psychology program of University of Salamanca. My dissertation research is focused on Autism Spectrum Condition and the Broader Autism Phenotype. Research interests are Early Childhood, Child Development, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism, Broader Autism Phenotype, early detection, and treatment.
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June 2016 - present
May 2013 - May 2014
Education
September 2014 - May 2015
September 2009 - May 2013
September 2009 - May 2013
Publications
Publications (10)
Introduction
Adults with autism and adults with schizophrenia show difficulties in adaptive skills, especially those related to daily functioning. Some studies suggest that adaptive skills are associated with deficits in executive functions (EF), while others indicate that intelligence quotient (IQ) might also play a role. Literature suggests that...
Satisfaction with the detection process of autism and its determinants was investigated using data from the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the European Union (2015–2018) network. A total of 1342 family members, including 1278 parents, completed an online survey collecting information about their experience and satisfaction with the early detection of...
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) was studied in children in the County of Gipuzkoa (Basque Country, Spain) as part of the European Union’s Autism Spectrum Disorder in Europe project (ASDEU–https://asdeu.eu). To identify cases in a total community sample of 7- to 9-year-old pupils (N = 14,734), a multistage approach was adopted: in...
Early services for ASD need to canvas the opinions of both parents and professionals. These opinions are seldom compared in the same research study. This study aims to ascertain the views of families and professionals on early detection, diagnosis and intervention services for young children with ASD. An online survey compiled and analysed data fro...
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in one of the co-author’s family name. The correct name should be María Victoria Martín-Cilleros instead of María Victoria Cilleros-Martín.
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers–revised/follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F) was developed to reduce the number of cases requiring telephone verification. The aim of this study was to validate a Spanish version of the M-CHAT-R/F in the Spanish public health system. The M-CHAT-R/F was translated, culturally adapted, and then administered to 6625 chi...
Over the last several years there has been an increasing focus on early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), not only from the scientific field but also from professional associations and public health systems all across Europe. Not surprisingly, in order to offer better services and quality of life for both children with ASD and their fami...
