Adolescent Medicine & Child Psychology

Biography

Dr. Yolanda C. Leon is native to the Tampa Bay area. She is of Cuban heritage and is proficient in Spanish. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology - School of Psychology, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). She completed specialty training in Neuropsychology during her Doctoral training and completed an APA approved Clinical Psychology internship with specialty training in Neuropsychology. In addition, she completed a postdoctoral Residency in Neuropsychology at Winter Haven Hospital. She has over 15 years of experience in the specialty area of Neuropsychology with subspecialties in Child Neuropsychology, Epilepsy, and Bilingual assessment. Formerly a School Psychologist, She holds Masters and Educational Specialist Degrees from the University of South Florida and incorporates her training as a School Psychologist into her clinical practice as a Florida Licensed Psychologist.

Abstract

Abstract : Family Systems Intervention with Pediatric Neurology and Health Psychology Patients