Helena Isabel Silva Reis

Helena Isabel Silva Reis is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Health Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, and a researcher affiliated with multiple institutions. She holds a PhD in Special Education (2014) from Universidade do Minho, an MSc in Early Intervention, and a Licenciatura in Occupational Therapy (2002/06) from Instituto Politécnico do Porto. Her research focuses on special education, developmental disorders, sensory integration, and autism spectrum disorder, with contributions to occupational therapy practices.

• Education:
• PhD in Special Education, Universidade do Minho (2014)
• MSc in Early Intervention, Universidade do Minho
• Licenciatura in Occupational Therapy, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (2002/06)
• Research Affiliations:
• Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research
• Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology
• CINTESIS (Health Technologies and Services Research Center)

Dr. Reis has published 24 journal articles, authored 5 book sections, and co-authored 1 book. She holds 1 patent and has participated in 31 academic events. She has supervised 11 MSc theses and co-supervised 5. Her work includes roles as a Researcher in 3 projects and an Integration into Research Grant Fellow in 1 project.

She actively contributes to medical and health sciences, emphasizing evidence-based practices in early intervention and developmental disorder management.