Francisca Castellano García

Francisca Castellano García is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at CEU Cardenal Herrera University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches in the Bachelor's programs in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education, and also coordinates the Bachelor's in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. She serves as a tutor for students and internship programs, and participates in thesis evaluation committees.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, Jaume I University (2017) – Thesis: Structural correlates of cognitive alterations in children with ASD (Outstanding Cum Laude)
• Degree in Psychology, University of Valencia (1988)
• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Center for Behavioral Therapy, Valencia (1990–1992)
• Advanced Course in Speech Therapy, University Institute of Educational Sciences, University of Salamanca (1996–1998)
• Postgraduate Degree in University Specialist in Psychopathology and Health, National University of Distance Education (2001)
• Master's Degree in Neuropsychology: Diagnosis and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2006–2009)

Her research interests span Developmental and Educational Psychology, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and Rasopathies, adolescent mental health, video game addiction, and attention to diversity in education. She has conducted workshops on Developmental Disorders and High Abilities and has delivered teacher training across the Valencian Community.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her research themes indicate a strong focus on adolescent behavioral and cognitive health, particularly in the context of ADHD, sex differences, and early detection of mental health risks.

She has held leadership roles in research initiatives such as the Grey Matter Project (since 2020), a multidisciplinary research effort on Rasopathies involving professionals and academics from multiple Spanish regions and universities. She has been a member of the TXP Research Team at CEU Cardenal Herrera University since 2018.

She supervises psychology internship students at Jaume I University and has been doing so since 2002, indicating a long-standing commitment to academic mentorship and training.