Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Education

By:   Irini K. Zerva
Imprint:   Information Science Publishing
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9798369363324
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   13 February 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Irini K. Zerva is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Teaching and Research Associate at the Faculty of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where her work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders from a lifespan and interdisciplinary medical perspective. She also serves as a Lecturer at Neapolis University Pafos and as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nicosia in the fields of Psychology and Special Education. Dr. Zerva specializes in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, with particular expertise in Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her research and clinical work are grounded in the clinical continuum model of neurodevelopmental conditions, integrating medical, cognitive, linguistic, and psychosocial parameters in diagnostic assessment and intervention planning. Her scholarly focus includes metalinguistic skills, neurocognitive mechanisms underlying learning, and the interaction between medical history and developmental trajectories. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Pedagogy and Psychology (Metalinguistic Skills) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and currently conducts postdoctoral research within a medical academic environment, strengthening the interface between medicine, psychology, and education. She also holds two Master’s degrees (M.Sc.) in Special Education (Speech Therapy and Counseling) and Educational Policy and Administration, as well as two undergraduate degrees in Linguistics and Pedagogy, reflecting a structured and specialized academic trajectory in language, cognition, and educational sciences. With more than 20 years of clinical and educational experience, Dr. Zerva has worked extensively with children and adolescents presenting neurodevelopmental profiles, contributing to comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, individualized intervention programs, and interdisciplinary clinical collaboration. She has authored and co-authored scientific articles and book chapters in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, language development, and learning disabilities. She is an elected member of the American Psychological Association (APA).