Anna Orylska

Dr. Anna Orylska serves as an Assistant Professor at SWPS University in Warsaw, affiliated with the Institute of Psychology and the Faculty of Psychology, specifically within the Department of Clinical Psychology. She holds a significant role as the member of the Program Council for Postgraduate Education, contributing to academic program development.

Her research focuses on clinical psychology with specialization in early developmental disorders. Primary research interests include:

• Improving diagnostic quality and interventions for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Addressing co-occurring disorders including oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders across age groups
• Executive function development and deficits in developmental and mental health contexts
• Stimulation methods for executive functions and adaptation of special education for students with mental disorders

Her publication trends reveal a strong focus on cognitive interventions for developmental disorders, particularly ADHD, with emphasis on computerized working memory training programs and rehabilitation approaches for executive function deficits in children and adolescents. Her work bridges clinical practice with cognitive neuroscience methodologies.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Doctoral scholarship from the National Science Centre (ETIUDA 2 competition)
• Professor Roman Czernecki Award (2019) for outstanding scientific article

Dr. Orylska serves as Principal Investigator for significant research projects including 'The influence of training, motivation, maturation on the development of executive functions in children at an early developmental age' (Preludium 2 grant) and contributes as a specialist to the EU-funded project 'Development and dissemination of diagnostic tools for the assessment of cognitive abilities of children and adolescents' under the European Social Fund. She teaches advanced courses in psychopathology (including psychopathology in feature films) and diagnosis and treatment of early developmental disorders at SWPS University.