Dr. April Abrego, Pediatric Neuropsychologist

At San Antonio Pediatric & Adolescent Neuropsychology Specialists, we aim to help families better understand their child’s development. Through detailed neuropsychological evaluations, we provide insights into how your child learns, processes information, and interacts with the world around them. Our evaluations focus on identifying factors that may affect attention, learning, and emotional or behavioral development. By working together, we strive to equip families with clear, practical recommendations to support their child’s growth. We are committed to providing thoughtful and respectful care, tailoring our approach to meet the individual needs of each child and family. Whether addressing concerns about academic progress, attention, or emotional well-being, our goal is to offer guidance that helps families make informed decisions. ➢In addition to assessments, we offer therapy services for children, adolescents, their parents or caregivers, and adults. Our therapy approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, addressing a range of challenges such as emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and coping strategies for families. ➢We also provide academic tutoring and executive functioning coaching to help students build the skills they need for success at school and in daily life. ➢ For more information on our adult pre-surgical evaluations and health psychology services, please visit our sister site at: ▶︎specialistsinhealthpsychology.com◀︎ ———————————————————————————————— 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 DR. APRIL ABREGO: PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Dr. April Abrego is a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive training in neuropsychology and pediatric psychology. She earned her Psy.D. from Our Lady of the Lake University and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage & Family Counseling with a Military Emphasis from Texas A&M University. Dr. Abrego completed an APA-accredited internship in pediatric psychology and neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with specialized training at the Deafness Related Evaluations and More (DREAM) Clinic. She also completed a two-year postdoctoral residency in pediatric neuropsychology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH). At SLCH, Dr. Abrego gained extensive experience in the Cerebral Palsy Clinic, Neurocritical Care Follow-Up Clinic, Brain Injury and Concussions Clinic, Cardiac Program, Epilepsy Presurgical Clinic, Late Effects Clinic (focused on childhood cancer survivors), and the Sickle Cell Program. Her academic and professional experience also includes work at Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Miracle Center (a child abuse medical examination clinic) and the bone marrow transplant unit at Methodist Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she served as an in-home therapist for the Nurse-Family Partnership, a program designed to support pregnant and new mothers. Dr. Abrego has also worked as a vocational evaluator, providing evaluations for adolescents and adults with disabilities, as well as offering career counseling. Her clinical experience extends to her roles as a clinical supervisor, adjunct instructor, and researcher, further enhancing her knowledge and dedication to helping children and families navigate complex developmental and behavioral challenges. ▼ ALEXANDER YOUNG: CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Alexander Young is a licensed psychologist with a diverse background in clinical health psychology. He earned his Psy.D. and has extensive training and experience working with populations managing chronic illnesses, serious mental health conditions, and substance involvement. Dr. Young has served as an integrated health psychologist in medical settings, including primary care and gastrointestinal psychology, and has delivered seminars on topics such as bariatric surgery, addiction, and behavioral interventions for medical conditions. A published author and experienced presenter, Dr. Young is licensed in multiple states and participates in PSYPACT, allowing him to provide services across state lines. He is also a licensed professional counselor supervisor in Texas, where he mentors psychology interns. ▼ JULIE A. VELEZ: TUTOR & PSYCHOMETRIST Julie Velez has over 20 years of teaching experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in early education and master’s degrees in applied behavior analysis and educational administration. She is Texas Board-Certified in Generalist EC-6th, Special Education EC-12th, and English as a Second Language, and is currently working toward her Educational Diagnostician certification. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Julie is also our psychometrist, administering neuropsychological assessments to children. Julie’s expertise and commitment to student success make her an invaluable part of our team. ▼ PRISCILLA GARCIA: CLINICAL INTAKE COORDINATOR Priscilla Garcia is our Clinical Intake Coordinator, bringing valuable experience in customer service and administrative support to our team. With a background in domestic violence advocacy and crisis care, Priscilla has developed strong skills in managing client needs and providing compassionate support. Her previous roles in customer service and as an intake coordinator have given her a deep understanding of both the practical and emotional aspects of assisting clients. Priscilla is dedicated to ensuring a smooth intake process and is always ready to assist families with any questions or concerns. ———————————————————————————————— 🏳️‍🌈 We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative providers. 🇺🇸 We proudly serve military families and accept TRICARE.