A5033781518- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Innovation Diffusion and Forecasting
- Disability Education and Employment
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Product Development and Customization
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
University of Genoa
2025
Innovation Engineering (Italy)
2022-2023
Centro Ricerche FIAT
2019-2022
Associazione Italiana Rett
2020-2021
University of Messina
2021
Background/Objectives: Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that causes the loss of motor, communicative, and cognitive skills. While no cure exists, rehabilitation plays crucial role in improving quality life. Virtual Reality (VR) has shown promise enhancing motor function reducing stereotypic behaviors RTT. This study aims to assess impact VR training on upper limb skills RTT patients, focusing reaching hand-opening tasks, as well examining its motivation engagement...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with traditional rehabilitative techniques has not been widely applied to Rett Syndrome (RTT). The aim of this study was examine the effects cognitive training tDCS attention and language measures in subjects RTT.31 RTT were randomly allocated into two groups: non-sham (n = 18) sham 13). former received integrated intervention plus empowerment during treatment phase. latter stimulation empowerment. All participants underwent...
The aim of this study is to compare the performances patients with Rett syndrome that were undergoing advanced telerehabilitation (ATR) and basic (BTR). It was hypothesized ATR training would have better improvement in nearly all motor cognitive scale scoring activities administered, thus showing reduced disability. A total 20 young girls women a diagnosis RTT, ranging from age 4 31 years old (Median: 12.50; IQR: 9.50-17.25) underwent pre-test, treatment post-test 1, treatment, 2 procedure....
Introduction The main aim of the present study was to examine whether use a low-tech tool, called click4all, inserted into cognitive and motor training can increase social interaction patients with Rett Syndrome (RTT) classmates in school setting. Methods Twenty-seven participants RTT were randomly assigned two groups: experimental group received treatment control traditional without click4all. Parameters measured before (T1), 6 months after (T2), second phase (T3) at end third (T4). Results...
Background: The closure of all educational institutions and most rehabilitation centres represents a precautionary measure to face the COVID-19 pandemic, but isolation social distancing may be particularly challenging for children with special needs disabilities (SEND), such as Rett Syndrome (RTT). main aim this study was promote cognitive interactions among RTT through an interactive school program. Methods: Interactive School palimpsest composed moments in which teacher spoke directly...
Abstract Background Rett Syndrome is a severe, neurodevelopmental disorder mainly caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene, affecting around 1 10,000 female births. Severe physical, language, and social impairments impose wide range of limitations assessment abilities patients. This study proposes an analysis first validation Global Assessment Intervention syndrome (GAIRS) Checklist for assessing behavioral, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological psychosocial manifestations patients with...
Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that can severely affect motor functioning, particularly walking. Previous training programs proposed treadmills as tools to increase walking endurance of patients with syndrome, but these trainings did not include virtual reality (VR). The aim this study was assess the feasibility short treadmill coupled VR in girls syndrome.
Few studies investigated the effect of a structured and specific training for upper limb motor skills allowing complex movements such as reaching grasping.The aim this study was to examine effects on attention, skills, stereotypies in patients with Rett syndrome (RTT).Twenty-eight participants RTT underwent cognitive assessment evaluate an ABABABA design: before (pre-test phase), after month (post-test phase 1), second 2) at 1 third 3). In all three B phases, received 30 minutes 5 days week...
Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clearly associated with executive dysfunctions, the neuropsychological profile of adults ADHD unclear. The present study aimed at examining performance on tasks measuring attention, problem solving and decision making, comparing (N= 12, mean age 18.33; SD= 11.48) healthy 18.41; 18.70) matched for gender. Results showed that exhibit deficits in making. These findings warrant further examination to improve understanding underlying...
Abstract Background: The closure of all educational institutions and most rehabilitation centres represents a precautionary measure to face the COVID-19 pandemic, but isolation social distancing may be particularly challenging for children with special needs disabilities (SEND), such as Rett Syndrome (RTT). main aim this study was promote cognitive interactions among RTT through an interactive school program. Methods: Interactive School palimpsest composed moments in which teacher spoke...
Abstract Background The closure of all educational institutions and most rehabilitation centers represents a precautionary measure to face the COVID-19 pandemic, but isolation social distancing may be particularly challenging for children with special needs disabilities (SEND), such as Rett Syndrome (RTT). main aim this study was promote cognitive interactions among girls RTT, through interactive school program Methods Interactive School palimpsest composed moments in which teacher spoke...
Abstract Background: Rett Syndrome is a severe, neurodevelopmental disorder mainly caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene, affecting around 1 10,000 female births. Severe physical, language, and social impairments impose wide range of limitations assessment abilities patients. This study proposes an analysis first validation Global Assessment Intervention syndrome (GAIRS) Checklist for assessing behavioral, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological psychosocial manifestations patients with...