Laura Zampini

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Laura Zampini is a leading researcher in developmental psychology, with a primary focus on early social communication and language development in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work is particularly distinguished by its innovative integration of robotics into the study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In her highly cited 2019 paper, "The Challenge of Studying Interaction in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during Play Activity with a Robotic Platform," Zampini tackled the methodological complexities of using robotic platforms to elicit and analyze social interactions in children with ASD. This contribution has been pivotal in demonstrating how robotic tools can provide controlled, repeatable, and engaging environments for assessing core deficits in joint attention and reciprocity. With over 9 citations, this work has influenced both clinical research and human-robot interaction design. Beyond this, Zampini’s broader research portfolio includes seminal studies on gesture development and early word learning, offering critical insights into the precursors of language in typical and atypical populations. Her achievements have earned her recognition as a key figure in bridging developmental psychology with assistive technology, making her work essential reading for students and researchers interested in innovative methodologies for studying neurodiversity.