Filipe Fernandes is the founder and director of Neurónio Clinic.
He holds a degree in Psychology and is specialized in Neuropsychology:
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Certified by the Association for Research in Infant and Child Development for the assessment of child development;
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Served as a Research Fellow in the field of Memory in collaboration with the Research Center of the Cognitive-Behavioral Studies and Intervention Unit at the University of Coimbra;
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Supervisor of Master’s internships in Neuropsychology for the University of Algarve;
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Supervisor of professional internships for the Portuguese Psychologists Association;
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Lecturer in the Psychology degree program at the Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes;
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Member of the Assembly of Representatives of the Portuguese Psychologists Association.
Professional Experience
His professional experience has focused on neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
In the child and adolescent population, his main areas of practice include the identification and rehabilitation of disorders such as:
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Dyslexia
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Dysorthography
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Developmental or intellectual disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
In the adult and senior population, his primary focus is on:
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Diagnosis and rehabilitation of memory difficulties
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Screening for dementias (Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, etc.)
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Assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive functioning following stroke, traumatic brain injury, or epilepsy
Currently, Dr. Filipe is part of our team at Neurónio Clinic, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, while also coordinating the clinic team.
Hobbies and Interests
In his free time, he enjoys playing board and strategy games with his children and friends, likes basketball, and has a passion for craft beer.