Special Issues
Disabilities publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
AI and the Assessment of Neurodiversity and Intellectual Disability
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Transportation and Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities
Deadline: 31 October 2026
From Early Signs to Outcomes: Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention in Autism
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Caregiving in Families of Adults with Disabilities
Deadline: 30 November 2026
real.time: Shaping the Future with and for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities—Selected Papers from the IASSIDD European Congress 2026
Deadline: 31 December 2026

