Prof. Dr. Esther MORALEDA SEPULVEDA | Disability | Excellence in Research
Complutense University of Madrid | Spanish
Author Profile
✨ DR. ESTHER MORALEDA SEPÚLVEDA: A LEADER IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SPEECH THERAPY ✨
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓
Dr. Esther Moraleda Sepúlveda began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the National University of Distance Education (UNED), where she specialized in both clinical and educational psychology. To further enhance her expertise, she pursued a Diploma in Speech Therapy at the University of Castilla-La Mancha. Her academic commitment continued with a Master’s Specialization in Psychology Research from UNED, laying the groundwork for her future research career.
Her doctoral studies culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, where she defended her thesis, “Morphosyntactic Profile and Speech Therapy Intervention in Children with Down Syndrome,” earning a unanimous Cum Laude distinction. This solid academic foundation set the stage for her future contributions to psychology and speech therapy.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 🌟
Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda has been accredited by ANECA as both a Contracted Doctor and a Professor at a Private University, as well as a tenured university professor. Her professional career spans multiple academic institutions, including:
- Camilo Jose Cela University
- European University
- University of Castilla-La Mancha (where she currently serves as an Assistant Professor)
- Complutense University of Madrid
She has taught a range of subjects at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and master’s levels, providing students with in-depth knowledge in her areas of specialization. In addition, she has supervised numerous final degree projects, contributing to the next generation of scholars.
Beyond academia, Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda has extensive professional experience in clinical and educational psychology, having worked as a psychologist and speech therapist in various clinics, hospitals, and associations. This hands-on experience has greatly enriched her teaching and research.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON DISABILITY🔬
Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda’s research interests primarily focus on:
- Language development and speech therapy interventions
- Morphosyntactic profiles in children with Down syndrome
- Psychological and cognitive development
Her research output includes:
- Publications in high-impact journals, including those indexed in Journal Citation Reports (Q1 and Q2).
- Articles in specialized journals listed in DICE, Latindex, and IN-RECs.
- More than 60 presentations at national and international conferences.
- Participation in multiple research projects, including three as a principal investigator and several as a collaborating researcher in national-level projects.
- Recipient of the 8th Down Syndrome Research Award (2015) from the Down Madrid Foundation, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 📈
Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda’s work has had a significant impact on both the academic and clinical fields. Through her research, she has:
- Advanced understanding of language development in children with Down syndrome.
- Influenced speech therapy techniques and interventions.
- Contributed to educational psychology methodologies.
- Provided clinical insights that have been integrated into therapy programs across various institutions.
Her international conference contributions have facilitated collaborations, further enhancing the global reach of her research.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 🌟
Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda’s academic impact is reflected in her:
- Total number of research six-year positions granted
- Number of doctoral theses supervised in the last 10 years
- Total citations of her published work
- Average citations per year over the last five years
- Publications in Q1 journals
- H-index, demonstrating the long-term influence of her research
These indicators position her as a leading scholar in psychology and speech therapy.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🎯
Dr. Moraleda Sepúlveda’s contributions to academia and clinical practice continue to shape the future of psychology and speech therapy. Moving forward, she aims to:
- Expand her research on cognitive and language development in individuals with developmental disorders.
- Develop innovative speech therapy methodologies to enhance communication skills in children with special needs.
- Strengthen international collaborations to advance research in the field.
- Mentor young researchers to ensure the continuation of high-quality research in psychology and speech therapy.
Her work stands as a testament to her dedication to scientific advancement, education, and clinical excellence.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 📑
"Transposition and substitution-letter effects in a flanker task: Evidence from children and adults"
- Authors: M.L.V., Lázaro, Miguel López Villasenor , L., García, Lorena , A., Martínez, Alfonso , E., Moraleda, Esther
- Journal: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
- Year: 2024
"Evaluating Quality of Life in Families With Williams Syndrome Patients"
- Authors: ESTHER MORALEDA; Mario Arana; Patricia López
- Journal: Preprint
- Year: 2020
"Language Development Disorder in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a Case Study"
- Authors: Yuri E. Vega-Rodríguez; Elena Garayzabal-Heinze; Esther Moraleda-Sepúlveda
- Journal: Languages
- Year: 2020
"Morphological Difficulties in People with Developmental Language Disorder"
- Authors: Esther Moraleda-Sepúlveda; Patricia López-Resa
- Journal: Children
- Year: 2022
"Language Intervention in Down Syndrome: A Systematic Literature Review"
- Authors: Esther Moraleda-Sepúlveda; Patricia López-Resa; Noelia Pulido-García; Soraya Delgado-Matute; Natalia Simón-Medina
- Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Year: 2022