Developmental Disabilities in Children: Present and Future Challenges
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 506
Special Issue Editors
Interests: early intervention; motor development; early motor intervention; developmental disorders; motor and cognitive development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a broad umbrella term covering a wide range of conditions and symptoms. The hard core of neurodevelopmental disorders is their impact on development. That is why researchers and practitioners around the world are focusing on early detection, diagnosis, and intervention so that children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families can lead full, inclusive, and successful lives.
This Special Issue focuses on research and good practice in intervention. Early diagnosis and intervention can help to minimize the adverse effects of the disorders. Extracurricular activities (such as STEM or social skills) can be good examples of developing the skills necessary for the social adaptation of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. New trends in education using technology (virtual reality, exergames) can provide successful programs to address the difficulties. Last, but not least, motor intervention programs can benefit these children not only with the motor difficulties but also with their cognitive ones.
To share expertise on neurodevelopmental disorders in the above contexts, we invite contributions from researchers and practitioners.
Dr. Sophia Charitou
Dr. Emmanouil Skordilis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- early intervention
- extracurricular activities
- virtual reality
- exergames
- motor intervention
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