Annika Endres

Annika Endres is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Special Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Participation Sciences at Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg. She holds the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education department and is supported by the Ministry of Science, Research and Art of Baden-Württemberg through a Margarete von Wrangell-Juniorprofessur.

• Current research focuses on young children (birth to 7 years) with disabilities, developmental delays, and complex needs.
• Key expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), intentional communication, and participatory inclusion research.

Research Trends: Her recent publications emphasize inclusive teaching strategies, communication support for children with complex disabilities, and family collaboration in special education contexts. Topics span pre-symbolic communication, cognitive activation, and pandemic-related adaptations.

Scientific Awards

• Margarete von Wrangell-Juniorprofessur funded by the Ministry of Science, Research and Art of Baden-Württemberg

Advising & Grants: Focus on participatory research with children with disabilities and their supporters. Her work integrates grounded theory methodology and family-centered approaches.