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Dr. Ángela Sánchez

Neuropsychologist | Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist | Author | Founder

Dr. Hernán Cerna

Physician, Mentor Coach, Coaching Supervisor, Speaker, Writer, and Researcher

Dr. Covarrubias

Medical Specialist | Otorhinolaryngologist | Allergy & Environmental Medicine Expert | Author

Dr. Leticia Domínguez

Dentist Surgeon | Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist | Author

Dr. William Shaw

Clinical Chemist | Autism Researcher | Author | Speaker

PHD. Hugo Florido

PSI. Juan Montanez

Psychologist from Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá

Karen Gudiel

RDI Consultant

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ASPIKA SUMMIT

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Summit Beyond a Diagnosis 2023

Florida International University
Graham University Center
11200 SW 8 Street MMC, GC
1210 Miami Florida 33139

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Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

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Dr. Ángela Sánchez

Neuropsychologist | Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist | Author | Founder

Dr. Angela Sanchez is a distinguished Neuropsychologist with expertise in neuropsychological evaluation and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) intervention. Her academic journey includes studies at renowned institutions such as Universidad del Valle de Atemajac in León, Mexico, Universidad Iberoamericana de León in Mexico, University of Havana in Cuba, and Universidad San Buenaventura in Bogotá, Colombia, among others.

Credentials:

  • Over 20 years of experience specializing in the management of individuals within the Autism Spectrum, with a particular focus on severe behaviors.
  • Trained in various cognitive-behavioral methodologies, with a strong emphasis on improving the lives of individuals with autism.
  • Pioneered the creation and application of the INTEGRATIVE METHOD, a highly regarded approach used in several Latin American countries.
  • Creator of the Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Autism Spectrum (ENEA) in 2015, a comprehensive evaluation tool that has been widely adopted.
  • Author of the books “A Light on the Camino” (2012) and “And Now What Should I Do?” (2013).
  • Co-author of the book “Manual for Parents of Children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI).”
  • Wrote the prologue for the book “Padres Coterapeutas.”
  • An esteemed international speaker and advisor, contributing significantly to therapist training and autism programs in Latin America.

Dr. Sanchez’s commitment to advancing research and therapeutic care for individuals with cognitive disabilities is exemplary. She is the founder and scientific director of NEUROREHABILITAR – COLOMBIA clinic, the largest therapeutic care clinic in Latin America, and a globally recognized institution for analysis and research in cognitive-behavioral processes of children with cognitive disabilities. Additionally, she established the NGO FUNDACIÓN COLOMBIANA ÁNGELES DE LA GUARDA (2016), a specialized institution dedicated to Inclusive Education.

Dr. Hernán Cerna

Physician, Mentor Coach, Coaching Supervisor, Speaker, Writer, and Researcher

Doctor in Medicine and Master in Psico-Neuro-Immunology by the International University, Colombo. 

Researcher, trainer, and well-known international speaker in Neuroscience, Communication and Leadership, he is considered one of the most relevant authorities in Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision in Spanish language, having a professional experience of more than 16.000 hours among the three specialties. Dr. Cerna won the “EMCC Global Coaching Award 2021” as the best world coach of the year. His most relevant individual accreditations are as follows:

  • “Master Certified Coach” (MCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) 
  • “EIA Master Practitioner” by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
  • “Accredited Master Executive Coach” by the Association for Coaching (AC), being the first Spanish to get the Accreditation. 
  • “Accredited European Individual Supervisor (ESIA)” by the EMCC Global. Both Dr. Cerna and Mr. Álvaro Capitán where the first Spanish to get the Accreditation. 
  • “Coach Accreditation Assesor” by the Association for Coaching (AC).
  • “Specialist in Executive and Team Coaching”, by the ICC (International Coaching Community) 
  • “Registered Clinical Health Coach™” (RCHC™) by The Health Coach Alliance (HCA).
  • “Registered Health & Nutrition Counselour™” (RHNC™) by The Health Coach Alliance (HCA). 

 

Dr. Cerna has led different projects in Applied Neuroscience related to Linguistics, Psico-Neuro-Endocrine-Immunology (PNEI), brain neuroplasticity, neurodivergence and autism, being specialized in neurofunctional development and neurosensorial hearing stimulation.

Director and host of the Podcast ““Neurouniversos”, program specialized in updated themes related to Neurodivergence, Neuroplasticity and Neuroscience. Dr. Cerna is also Member of the “We are ASPIKA” Board.

Codirector of the Master in Psico-Neuro-Endocrine-Immunology (PNEI) and the Master in Science Nutritional and Health Coaching in the “Catholic University of Avila (Spain)”, Dr Cerna is chief editor of the magazine “PNEI Today” and Member of the “Societá italiana de Psico-Neuro-Endocrine-Immunologia” (SIPNEI). 

Cofounder, President and Academic Director of Isora Neurociencia ® and Isora Neurociencia Business School ®, he is cocreator of the Focus Values Systems® methodology with Mr. Álvaro Capitán, a complex work about values and levels of consciousness. 

Dr. Cerna is a highly prepared and qualified professional, with high mental flexibility and a vast international experience over more than 40 different countries, leading projects in areas related to Communication, Neuroscience, Leadership for Values and high-performance teams among others. 

His training and professional experience includes researching and teaching in oriental philosophy and traditional medicine, so as the business management. He has worked in more than 40 different countries in talent management, organizational change and high performance creating teams in recognized companies such us Coca Cola, Porsche, Codorniu, Alcon Cusí, Agencia EFE, Almirall Prodesfarma, Urzante, Daimler Chrysler, De Facto Public Relations, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Banca Privada de Andorra (BPA), Imperial Tobacco, Energizer, NTT Data, among others.

Dr. Covarrubias

Medical Specialist | Otorhinolaryngologist | Allergy & Environmental Medicine Expert | Author

Dr. Javier José Hernández Covarrubias is a highly accomplished medical professional with a diverse range of specializations and extensive training in various disciplines.

Education and Specializations:

  • Graduated from the School of Medicine of the Anahuac University.
  • Specialized in otorhinolaryngology at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases.
  • Completed post-graduate training in ear surgery at the University of Bordeaux 2, France.

Training and Expertise:

  • Allergy training with the Pan-American Allergy Association.
  • Environmental Medicine training in Dallas, Texas, under the guidance of Dr. W. Rea.
  • Biological Treatments training with Dr. W. Shaw in Kansas.
  • Orthomolecular Medicine training at FAPES in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Neurodevelopmental training at the Autism Research Institute and the American Academy for Children with Special Needs (MAPS).
  • Completed detoxification courses with the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM) in Minnesota, USA.

Additional Training and Achievements:

  • Took several courses with the Institute for Functional Medicine.
  • Prepared for chelation treatments and stem cell therapies at the Asociación Mexicana de Terapia Celular.
  • Translator of the book “Is this your Child” by his teacher Dr. Doris Rapp.
  • Author of the books “Guide to Living Healthy in a Toxic World” and the novel “Forbidden Science.”

Over the past 23 years, Dr. Hernandez Covarrubias has been actively engaged in sharing his knowledge and expertise by conducting conferences and courses across the American Continent, including North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe and the East.

Dr. Leticia Domínguez

Dentist Surgeon | Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist | Author

Dr. Leticia Domínguez-Shaw is a dedicated Dentist Surgeon with a profound passion for autism spectrum disorders research and intervention. She holds a degree from the Autonomous Metropolitan University in Mexico City and has spent the last two decades immersing herself in the study of autism.

Credentials:

  • Founding member and Vice President of the Nutritional Intervention League against Autism and Hyperactivity A.C. (LINCA).
  • Director of Linca Internacional, actively involved in organizing and participating in conferences across Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe.
  • Trained in the DAN Protocol from the Autism Research Institute and actively participates in the Scientific and Nutrition sessions.
  • Pursued various courses in integrative medicine, environmental medicine, mental health, and nutrition in different countries.
  • Completed courses at IMMH (Integrative Medicine for Mental Health).
  • Has been under the mentorship of her husband, Dr. William Shaw, for the past 18 years.

Dr. Domínguez-Shaw is widely recognized for her expertise in autism spectrum disorders, and her commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and hyperactivity is commendable. As the author of the book “Improving the Quality of Life of your Autistic or Hyperactive Child” and various articles on the subject, she has contributed significantly to the field. Additionally, she has translated and contributed to Dr. William Shaw’s book “Biological Treatments of Autism and PDD.”

Notably, Dr. Domínguez-Shaw is a devoted mother to a young adult with Autism and Rett Syndrome, residing with them in the United States.

Dr. William Shaw

Clinical Chemist | Autism Researcher | Author | Speaker

Dr. William Shaw is a highly accomplished professional with board certifications in clinical chemistry and toxicology from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. He has made significant contributions to the field of autism research and is renowned for his expertise in biological treatments.

Credentials:

  • Formerly associated with prestigious institutions including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Children’s Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine, and Smith Kline Laboratories.
  • Founder of The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc., an institution dedicated to cutting-edge research and diagnostics.
  • Renowned author of the book “Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD,” originally published in 1998, which has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and treatment of autism.
  • Published the book “Autism: Beyond the Basics” in 2009, further contributing to the knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
  • Highly sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide, where he shares his extensive knowledge and findings.

Dr. Shaw’s passion for his work is deeply personal, as he is the stepfather of a child with autism. Through his research and expertise, he has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals with autism, AD(H)D, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, immune deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, OCD, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and other serious conditions.

Hugo Florido

PHD.

Doctor of Education from the Santo Tomás University of Bogotá. His professional career is dedicated to education as a teacher and teaching director at the initial, basic, middle, and higher education levels. He is currently the Rector of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela IED College, in Bogotá, Colombia, an institution whose political-pedagogical project focuses on education for diversity.

He has been a professor at the universities, National Pedagogical, Los Andes, Santo Tomas, and San Martin in Bogotá, and with other higher education institutions he has been involved in short-term training processes such as free courses and diplomas.

In 2020, he won first place in the Research and Innovation Award by the Institute for Educational Research and Pedagogical Development (IDEP) – Bogotá, with his proposal “Curricular guidelines for the incorporation of inclusive education in public schools in Bogotá-Colombia.

He has written several texts on inclusive education and for diversity, among which the book “The curriculum as the regulatory center of inclusive education in school” edited by the Institute for Educational Research and Pedagogical Development (IDEP) – Bogotá and the article “Education for diversity and the recognition of abilities and provision of opportunities in school: A founding need for education for all”, in the magazine Ensino Em Re-Vista of the University of Uberlandia-Brazil stand out.

For some years now, he has been advising, accompanying, and guiding processes of inclusive education in different territorial entities of the country, through collaboration with Non-Governmental Organizations, IES(s) and educational institutions of preschool, basic, and middle levels from both the public and private sectors.

PSI. Juan Montanez

Psychologist from Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá

Psychologist from Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá.
Certified in EEG and Neurofeedback.
Specialist in Educational Administration.

Karen Gudiel

RDI Consultant

Mother of two young people, of which the youngest, Kenneth, is a 23-year-old person with autism.

Founder and President of AGUA – Guatemalan Association for Autism. Founding Member of ALaFe – Autism Latin America Federation. Founding member and coordinator of the White Carnations Mothers Movement. Consultant in RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) training. She has training in autism and associated disorders (TEACCH, PECS, DIR Floortime, biomedical treatments, neuroscience and neuropsychology, animal-assisted therapy, among others). She was a member of the Coordinating Group of the National Platform of Organizations for and for People with Disabilities. Member of the Board of Directors of World Orphan Fund Guatemala, Coordinator of the organization of the Annual Autism Seminar in Guatemala, Neurorehabilitation Seminars, Workshops and Training in various approaches to Autism and support for People with Disabilities. Lecturer and Human Rights Defender for People with Disabilities.