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Milagros Cahuana-Cuentas, MSc

Research Associate, Digital Health Research Center

About

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP), a Master's degree in the Integration of Persons with Disabilities from the University of Salamanca (Spain), and a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in University Teaching and Pedagogical Research. I currently serve as a full-time faculty member and graduate program coordinator at UCSP, and I am recognized as a RENACYT researcher (María Rostworowski II category). I also work as a national consultant for SUSALUD on the analysis of evidence concerning violence affecting individuals with autism, and I am the founder of ONG Autismo Aqp. I hold international certifications in autism diagnostic assessment, including ADOS-2 and PECS Levels I and II. My main areas of research focus on disability, neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder, child clinical psychology, and family dynamics.

Experience

Full-Time Lecturer / Graduate Program Coordinator

Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP) · Full-time

Since July 2021, I have served as an undergraduate and graduate faculty member, overseeing continuing education initiatives and coordinating the Master's programs in Psychoeducational Intervention and Learning Disorders, as well as Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. I also lead the international area of the Department of Psychology.

National Consultant

Superintendencia Nacional de Salud (SUSALUD)

I am responsible for a specialized service focused on analyzing evidence of violence affecting individuals with autism. In addition, I provide research consultancy on projects related to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Research Coordinator / Principal Investigator

IDIS Research Group (Research and Disability)

I lead the IDIS research group, where I have secured multiple internal and external research grants and competitions. My work is centered on the publication of scientific studies in disability, child clinical psychology, family studies, and adolescence.

Clinical Psychologist / Founder

ONG Autismo-Aqp

Founding member and clinical psychologist responsible for providing care to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Clinical Psychologist in Autism and Neurodevelopment

Digital Health · Mental Health Clinical Care Directorate

I am responsible for the autism and neurodevelopment area, with a focus on delivering specialized clinical care.

University Lecturer

Universidad San Martín de Porres (USMP) / Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (UTP)

I served as a full-time lecturer at both institutions in Arequipa, contributing to academic training in the School of Psychology and participating in faculty evaluation processes with distinguished results.

Education

Master's Degree in the Integration of Persons with Disabilities

University of Salamanca, Spain

International postgraduate training focused on inclusion processes and comprehensive approaches to disability care.

Master's Degree in Education, Concentration in University Teaching and Pedagogical Research

Universidad de San Pedro

Graduate training oriented toward higher education teaching, curriculum development, and educational research methodology.

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Concentration in Humanities

Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP)

Foundational professional training in psychology, completed with academic excellence honors.

Honors & awards

RENACYT Researcher Recognition

Issued by CONCYTEC · 2023

Recognized as a RENACYT researcher in the María Rostworowski II category.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Issued by Universidad Católica San Pablo · 2010–2015

Full scholarship awarded for outstanding academic performance throughout undergraduate training.

International Research Recognition

Issued by University of São Paulo · 2024

Recognition granted for a research stay at the University of São Paulo, Brazil.

Teaching Performance Recognition

Issued by Universidad Tecnológica del Perú and Universidad de San Martín de Porres

Distinctions received for strong performance in faculty evaluation processes.

Languages

  • English — Advanced proficiency

No publications found for this author.

Digital Mental Health and Mental Health Informatics

Autism and neurodevelopment

Global Mental Health and Epidemiology of Mental Health