Sandy Brena Cardozo de Almeida

Psychologist with a degree from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), with solid experience in clinical practice, research, and community service. My academic background includes research in Development, Neuroscience, and Behavior Analysis, with contributions as a founding member of the Integrated Laboratory of Neuroscience and Behavior (LINCs) at UFC.

Currently, I hold postgraduate certificates in Clinical Neuropsychology with training in Cognitive Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), and in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at CECONTE – Brazilian Center for Contextual Behavioral Science.

I also served as a volunteer neuropsychologist at the Adult ADHD Outpatient Clinic of NUDEC - Center for Teaching and Research on Brain Aging, affiliated with the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where I conducted assessments, clinical interviews, technical reports, and participated in multidisciplinary case discussions.

Additionally, I participated in volunteer psychological missions in the Amazon, offering brief and focused support to underserved communities.

I combine evidence-based care with strategic thinking and collaborative teamwork, aiming to improve outcomes and adapt effectively to diverse clinical contexts.

2019 – 2nd Place, II Mental Health Meeting at Assis Chateaubriand Teaching Maternity Hospital (MEAC)

2018 – Young Researcher Award, Congress on Brain: behavior and emotions

Full Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

• ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; LIMA, R. C.; OLIVEIRA, L. S.; FILGUEIRAS, L. M.Facilitating Learning Through the Teacher-Monitor-Student Triad: A Report on an Integrated Experience.In: 17th Meeting on Teaching Initiation, Fortaleza, 2017. Proceedings of the Scientific Events 2017.
• ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; OLIVEIRA, L. S.; LIMA, R. C.; FILGUEIRAS, L. M.Active Methodologies and Digital Media: A New Perspective on Learning and Training Psychologists.In: 17th Meeting on Teaching Initiation, Fortaleza, 2017. Proceedings of the Scientific Events 2017.

 Abstracts Published in Conference Proceedings

• TOMONAGA, T. T.; BOAVENTURA, V.; DE ANDRADE, V.; BRAGA FALCÃO, M.; SIGNORINI, L. C.; LUCENA, C. C. J.; DE ANDRADE LIMA, G. M.; BERTOLUCCI, P. H. F.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; GALETI, F. S.; DICKMANN, P. M.Case Report: What Happens When the Search for a Learning Difficulties Diagnosis Happens After Age 50?In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Brazil, 2025.
• TOMONAGA, T. T.; BOAVENTURA, V.; DE ANDRADE, V.; BRAGA FALCÃO, M.; SIGNORINI, L. C.; LUCENA, C. C. J.; DE ANDRADE LIMA, G. M.; BERTOLUCCI, P. H. F.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; GALETI, F. S.; DICKMANN, P. M.; GREVET, E. H.ADHD Associated with Tourette Syndrome Exacerbated by TEPET-C: A Case Discussion.In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Brazil, 2025.
• ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; MOREIRA, B. P.; ELIAS, L. R.Use of Apps as Tools in Remote Education.In: 29th Teaching Initiation Meeting, Fortaleza, 2020. Proceedings of the 29th Meeting, vol. 5, p. 2999, 2021.
• MOREIRA, B. P.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; ELIAS, L. R.Adaptation of the Course “Neurophysiological Bases of Human Behavior”.In: 29th Teaching Initiation Meeting, Fortaleza, 2020. Proceedings of the 29th Meeting, vol. 5, p. 2246, 2021.
• ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; GOMES, L. C.; ELIAS, L. R.Emotional Overload and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Patients with Dementia: Relationship with Social Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms.In: 38th Scientific Initiation Meeting, Fortaleza, 2019. UFC University Meetings, vol. 4.
• ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; NASCIMENTO, I. M. B.; LAROS, J. A.; QUESADA, A. A.Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Its Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Benefits for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study.In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Gramado, 2018.
• GADELHA, C. S.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; et al.Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Effects of ABA-Based Interventions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Gramado, 2018.
• RAMOS, I. W. S.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; et al.Language Decline with Ventricular Dilation and Maternal Factors in a Child with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome: A Case Report.In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Gramado, 2018.
• RAMOS, I. W. S.; LIMA, R. C.; ALMEIDA, S. B. C.; et al.Development of Infants with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study.In: Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, Gramado, 2018.