Maria de Fátima Almeida

Maria de Fátima Almeida is a Researcher at the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH) of the Catholic University of Portugal and a member of its Dyslexia Center in Viseu. She contributes to the Technical-Scientific Department of DISLEX Portuguese Dyslexia Association and has over 25 years of teaching experience, specializing in Special Education and Portuguese language instruction at the Nelas School Group. She is a certified expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and has coordinated Erasmus+ projects on inclusion.

Education:

• Degree in Humanities (Portuguese, Latin, Greek) from Universidade Católica Portuguesa
• Master's in Educational Sciences (Special Education)
• PhD candidate in Education Sciences at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (thesis stage)

Research Focus: Her work centers on dyslexia, special education frameworks, giftedness identification, inclusive pedagogy, and teacher training. She emphasizes practical strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners in mainstream education.

Publications: Recent articles analyze dyslexia interventions in higher education, teacher identity in special education, and systemic approaches to inclusion, reflecting a consistent focus on bridging research with classroom applications.

Professional Activities: She develops educational materials for Porto Editora, organizes international conferences, and moderates panels on inclusive education. Ongoing projects include Erasmus+ initiatives and curriculum design for students with learning differences.