Technology for People with Disabilities: Opportunities and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past decade, we have observed how beneficial technology has been for many people with disabilities. We know that computer science and engineering have identified many solutions to improve the quality of life of people with severe disabilities; however, particularly  following the pandemic, we are witnessing continuous research in the field of technology and psychology to support the rehabilitation and assessment processes for people with developmental disabilities. Psychologists, neuropsychologists, and computer scientists are working together to develop technological prototypes that can be integrated into clinical processes related to autism, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive impairment. This Special Issue aims to collect all the research that has experimented with technological solutions for developmental disabilities.

Dr. Angelo Rega
Dr. Alessandro Frolli
Guest Editors

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