Dr. Raquel Melendez Rodriguez is a licensed psychologist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pediatric Behavioral Health and Development Center. She specializes in early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders, including:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Intellectual disability
- Specific learning disorders
Dr. Melendez is committed to using evidence-based practices to support children’s social, emotional and behavioral development. By clarifying a child’s diagnostic profile, she can help families chart a course to best support each child’s unique needs.
Dr. Melendez’s Training
Dr. Melendez earned her master’s degree and doctorate in clinical psychology at Florida International University in Miami. Before that, she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. She performed her fellowship in clinical psychology at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
About Dr. Melendez
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, dancing and crafting.