Nicola Rudelli

Nicola Rudelli is a Senior Lecturer in Specialized Pedagogy and Inclusive Teaching at the Department of Education and Learning of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). He is affiliated with the Competence Centre for School, Social and Educational Needs (BESS) and has been working at SUPSI since 2017 in a part-time capacity. His professional activities span teaching, research, and practical application in the field of special education, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorders.

Rudelli holds a Master of Arts in Specialized Pedagogy from the University of Fribourg, where his thesis focused on the perceptions and experiences of fathers with children on the autism spectrum. His academic background has informed his extensive professional experience in the field of autism and special education.

Rudelli's research interests primarily center around autism spectrum disorders, with specific focus areas including:

• Social cognition development in children with autism
• Early intervention strategies for children on the autism spectrum
• Inclusive educational practices
• Development of social skills through therapeutic approaches
• Bilingualism and its relationship to autism
• Fine motor skills development in special education contexts
• Family support and fatherhood in autism contexts

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on autism research, particularly in the development and validation of therapeutic interventions. The Social Skills Development (SAS) method appears to be a significant contribution to the field, with multiple publications documenting its application and effectiveness. His more recent work has expanded to explore the intersection of bilingualism and autism, representing an innovative direction in autism research that addresses a growing need for evidence-based guidance for families and professionals.

Rudelli has been actively involved in several significant research projects, including:

• "Bilinguismo e autismo: Il progetto Autism, Bilingualism, Cognitive & Communicative Developmental" (2022-2026)
• "An Ecological Reading Efficiency Screening Tool" (2017-2020)
• "Via Scola - Il tragitto casa-scuola: uno spazio-tempo tra responsabilità familiare e scolastica" (2017-2020)
• "Motricità fine nella SI e disturbi specifici dell'apprendimento" (2017-2020)
• "Autismo: un modello transfrontaliero di cura e inclusione" (2020-2022)

His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging research and practice, with particular attention to developing practical tools and interventions that can be implemented in educational settings to support children with special needs and their families.