Dr Maria Efstratopoulou
Areas of research
- Motor Development and motor Behaviour in Children
- Motor Coordination Disorders
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Educational Approaches
- Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
- Exploring behaviour/ emotions: Theory and perspectives for practice
- Supporting students with ADHD/ ASD/ CD/ dyslexia
- Psychological assessments/ Intervention programs for children
- Research Methods and Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences
Books
Maria A. Efstratopoulou (2017). The Enigma of Autism: Genius, Disability or just Different? Nova Publishers, NY Inc.
Mary A. Efstratopoulou (2014). Working with Challenging Children: From theory to practice in Education. Nova Publishers, NY Inc.
Maria A. Efstratopoulou (2012). Motor Behavior Checklist for Children: Development and Psychometric Properties in Elementary Education. Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Andy’s Publishers.
Chapters in Books
Maria A. Efstratopoulou (2015). Assessment instruments of children’s externalizing and internalizing behavior: A review of their psychometric properties, functioning and applications ,in Simons, J. Themata uit de psychomotorich therapie, Book 23, Garant.
Maria A. Efstratopoulou & Maria Sofology (2015). Working Memory in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in Simons, J. Themata uit de psychomotorich therapie, Book 23, Garant.
International Publications-Scientific Articles
Efstratopoulou A. M. “Assessment instruments on children‘s internalizing behaviour: A review of their psychometric properties, functioning and applications,” PANR Journal, July 16, 2016, https://www.panr.com.cy/article/assessment-instruments-on-childrens-internalizing-behaviour-a-review-of-their-psychometric-properties-functioning-and-applications/
Efstratopoulou, M. & Sofologi, M. (2016). Empathy Ability in children with Motor Coordination Disorder. Journal of Physical Activity Nutrition and Rehabilitation. On-line article available in https://www.panr.com.cy/?s=efstratopoulou&lang=
Efstratopoulou, M., Miltsakaki, S. & Pliogou, V. (2016). Psychological Health in families in families with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Psychology, 21, (2), 218-232.
Efstratopoulou, M., Miltsakaki, S. & Pliogou, V. (expected in 2016). Sings of depression and interpersonal relationships in families with children with autism. Journal of Psychology, (in press)
Efstratopoulou, M., Janssen, R., & Simons, J. (2013). Assessing children at Risk: psychometric properties of the Motor Behavior Checklist. Journal of Attention Disorders, XX(X), 1-10.
Εfstratopoulou, M., Janssen, R., & Simons, J. (2012). Differentiating children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders by means of their motor behaviour characteristic Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33 ,196–204 doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2011.08.033.
Εfstratopoulou, M., Simons, J., & Janssen, R. (2012). Concordance among physical educators’, teachers’, and parents’ perceptions of attention problems in children. Journal of Attention Disorders, xx(x), 1–7. doi: 10.1177/1087054711431698.
Efstratopoulou, M., Janssen, R., & Simons, J. (2012). Agreement among physical educators, teachers and parents on children’s behaviors: A Multitrait-Multimethod design approach. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33 (5), 1343-1351. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2012.03.015.
Εfstratopoulou, M., Janssen, R., & Simons, J. (2012). Children’s deviant behavior in primary education: Comparing Physical educator’s implicit theory with diagnostic criteria. Journal of Attention Disorders. doi:10.1177/1087054712449479.
Related Courses
- Psychology and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion
- Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion and Theology, Philosophy & Ethics
- Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion with Foundation Year
- Psychology and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion with Foundation Year
- Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion and Theology, Philosophy & Ethics with Foundation Year
- Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion with Foundation Year