Dr.ª Joana Sarmento Moreira

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon

• Master's Degree in Psychological Intervention in Educational Contexts, Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychopedagogy, Modern University of Lisbon

• Postgraduate Diplomas:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychopedagogy, Rio de Janeiro Pedagogical Studies Center (Brazil)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Operative Groups, Rio de Janeiro Pedagogical Studies Center (Brazil)

Professional Experience

• Educational Psychologist / Psychopedagogue

• Assessment & Intervention: Clinical evaluation and therapy for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, developmental disorders, and emotional challenges

• Programs & Training: Design and execution of socio-educational initiatives; organizer/speaker at conferences and workshops for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals

• Technical Supervision: Clinical supervision in educational psychology and special education

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Research Focus:

  • Inclusive education cultures, policies, and practices

  • Cognitive and linguistic predictors for reading acquisition

Main Areas of Practice

• Educational Psychology & Learning Disorders:

  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD): Diagnosis and intervention for Dyslexia (reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension), Dysgraphia (written expression), and Dyscalculia (mathematical/numerical reasoning)

  • School Readiness & Early Intervention: School readiness assessment for 1st-grade entry and phonological awareness development in preschool children

  • Special Education & Inclusive Support: Guidance in referral processes and formulation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

  • Child & Adolescent Development: Comprehensive psychological support for developmental and emotional difficulties