Serena Petrocchi
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Serena Petrocchi is a developmental psychologist whose research lies at the intersection of social cognition, emotional development, and assistive technology. Her work primarily investigates how children with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) process and express emotions, with a particular focus on designing and evaluating technology-based interventions. In her most-cited study, a pre-post-test design comparing robot-based and computer-based training for emotional expression in children with ASC, she demonstrated that innovative technological tools can effectively bridge developmental gaps in facial emotion recognition. This work, which has garnered 37 citations, highlights her commitment to translating theoretical insights into practical, evidence-based solutions. Beyond this flagship study, Petrocchi has contributed to understanding how children with ASC navigate social-emotional cues, and her research continues to shape the design of inclusive educational technologies. Her work is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the intersection of developmental psychology, human-computer interaction, and autism intervention.
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