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2006: PhD in Psychology
2008: University Researcher (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2017: Associate Professor (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2025: Full Professor (University of Padua – UNIPD)

Research interests:
Cognitive and emotional processes in neurodevelopmental disorders (Visuospatial Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism, ADHD)

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6986-4793

Scopus ID:
6508143157

Email:
irene.mammarella@unipd.it

2012: PhD in Psychological Sciences (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2016: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow (University of Cambridge, UK)
2018: Lecturer at the School of Psychology (University of Leeds, UK)
2020: Tenured Researcher (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2023: Associate Professor (University of Padua – UNIPD)

Research interests:
Mathematical learning, and associated cognitive and emotional/motivational factors, particularly working memory and math anxiety

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4556-3179

Scopus ID:
36195553500

Email:
sara.caviola@unipd.it

2018: PhD in Psychology (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2018: Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2022: Researcher (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2022: Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist

Research interests:
Visuospatial, motor, and socio-emotional aspects in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Visuospatial Disorder, and Developmental Coordination Disorder

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6891-0690

Scopus ID:
56589786200

Email:
ramona.cardillo@unipd.it

2016: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2023: PhD in Psychology (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2023: Postdoctoral Researcher
2024: Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist

Research interests:
Social-relational skills and self-perception of competence in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6629-9389

Scopus ID:
57201378694

Email:
giulia.crisci@unipd.it

2018: Master’s Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2024: PhD in Psychology (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2024: Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Padua – UNIPD)

Research interests:
Anxiety and emotional regulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Specific Learning Disorders

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2887-2498

Scopus ID:
57558862200

Email:
rachele.lievore@unipd.it

2021: Master’s degree in Positive Psychology (University of Jaen, Spain)

Research interests:
Cross-cultural investigation of autistic traits, and their association with individual (social anxiety, emotional intelligence) and contextual (family cultural values) factors

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2088-9383

Email:
ingridzugey.galanvera@studenti.unipd.it

2020: Master’s Degree in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2021: Second-Level Master’s Degree in Developmental Disorders and Psychopathology (University of Padua – UNIPD)

Research interests:
Visuospatial and graphomotor skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Visuospatial Disorder, and Developmental Coordination Disorder

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8838-4920

Scopus ID:
58110645200

Email:
camilla.orefice@studenti.unipd.it

2021: Master’s Degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology (University of Padua – UNIPD)
2023: Second-Level Master’s Degree in Developmental Disorders and Psychopathology (University of Padua – UNIPD)

Research interests:
Emotional and motivational factors related to mathematical learning

ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7959-7556

Email:
alice.masi@studenti.unipd.it