Maria Georgiadi

Maria Georgiadi is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Crete (2017–Present). She has studied at the Department of Primary Education, University of Patras, and completed postgraduate studies in Special Education at the Department of Primary Education, University of Crete. Her research and teaching focus on children with chronic diseases, special educational needs, and social inclusion, with an emphasis on intervention programs.

• PhD in Special Education, University of Crete
• Master’s in Special Education, University of Crete
• Bachelor’s in Primary Education, University of Patras

Her research explores the intersection of special education, child psychology, and social inclusion, particularly for children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodiverse conditions (ASD, dyslexia, Down syndrome). She investigates how educational settings, technology (AI, robotics), and therapeutic interventions (music therapy, video-modeling) impact inclusion and quality of life. Her work also addresses bullying, emotional challenges, and healthcare integration in schools.

Recent publications highlight trends in AI for special education, robotics in social skills development, music therapy for ASD, and systemic approaches to inclusion. Her work spans empirical studies, systematic reviews, and case reports, often using data mining and mixed-methods analysis.

• Erasmus+ Rhythm4Inclusion: Teacher training for inclusion via music/dance
• IMAGINE: Psychosocial resilience in children
• IEK Rethymno: Gender stereotypes in labor market
• IEA: Educational achievement assessment

Maria teaches undergraduate courses like Introduction to Special Education, Quality of Life in Children with Chronic Illness, and Intervention Techniques for Social Interaction. She contributes to academic writing workshops and leads seminars on inclusion strategies.