I am Nicholas Pamboris, a licensed school psychologist at the Resilient Lives Centre. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, where I developed a strong interest in developmental neuroscience—particularly how the brain matures from childhood into adulthood.
For my undergraduate thesis, I worked collaboratively on the development of the online, multiple-choice version of the Edinburgh Social Cognition Test (ESCoT). This innovative tool assesses social cognition through animated interactions, measuring areas such as cognitive and affective theory of mind, as well as the understanding of social norms.
I went on to complete a Master’s Degree in School Psychology at the University of Cyprus, an ISPA-accredited program. As part of my training, I interned at the Ministry of Education, working with preschool and secondary school students. My role included conducting psychological and psychometric evaluations, providing counseling to children, parents, and teachers, implementing prevention and intervention programs, and leading interactive workshops.
As part of my academic work, I conducted my Master’s thesis on the effects of interference on selective attention and visual working memory across development, further deepening my understanding of cognitive processes in children and adolescents.
Additionally, I worked at the University of Cyprus Nursery, where I provided psychological support to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This experience involved adapting teaching materials to the child’s unique developmental needs and offering individualized support.
My research interests focus on interventions aimed at enhancing social and communication skills in children with ASD. I am passionate about promoting emotional and social development in children through individualized, evidence-based practices within educational and developmental contexts.
