Kypriotaki Maria

Kypriotaki Maria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Psychopaedagogy of Early Years at the University of Crete. Her research focuses on special educational needs, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and early childhood interventions. She holds a PhD (2002) and a BSc (1992).

Her work examines family dynamics, particularly involving children with disabilities, including grandparent roles, parental perceptions, and twin interactions in special education settings. She explores innovative interventions such as narrative-based strategies for fostering inclusion and has authored books on ADHD, early intervention, and family-centered approaches.

Key themes in her publications include:

• Autism spectrum disorder interventions in preschool environments
• Family adaptation to disability (e.g., parental stress, grandparent involvement)
• Teacher roles in identifying neurodevelopmental disorders
• Multidisciplinary frameworks for early childhood support

Her 2010-2020 work emphasizes:

• Grandparent-grandchild relationships in families with disabled children
• Twin dynamics in ASD
• Storytelling as a tool for reducing social rejection of children with special needs

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned, though her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution.