Ruth Candela

Ruth Candela, PhD, is a specialist in psychiatry and a graduate in Psychology. Master´s degree in Neuropsychology. Collaborating researcher on various research projects with the CSIC Institute of the History of Science. She is a collaborator
professor in the Psychology Degree program at the Open University of Catalonia as well as in various master’s programs (Master´s Degree in Neuropsychology and Education at UNIR; postgraduate program specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems at the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the University of Development-Santiago, Chile).
Author of various publications in Spanish on disability, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and on the history of science.

As a trainer and consultant, she supports professionals, families, and interdisciplinary teams in navigating social-emotional, mental health, and behavioral challenges while promoting well-being, care, and inclusive support systems.

President of AlfaSAAC, a non-profit organization whose objectives are to promote training, support, and research in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, as well as communication and
Literacy rights for people with Complex Communication Needs.
Vice President of ISAAC-Español (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Neuropsychiatry

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