Carlotta Bettencourt

About

Carlotta Bettencourt is a leading researcher at the intersection of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). Her work focuses on designing, evaluating, and improving digital and robotic tools to support individuals with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A key contribution is the development of the Design ICT Inventory (DICTI) through a rigorous Delphi study, establishing a much-needed consensus framework for assessing the quality of ICT design for NDD populations. Her 2024 systematic meta-review, which has already garnered 7 citations, critically examined how ICT research methodologies have evolved, highlighting urgent needs for improvement in the field. Demonstrating the practical application of her work, Bettencourt also investigates the feasibility of socially assistive robots, including the innovative Wizard-of-Oz R2C3 interface, to enhance social skills in children with ASD. Her research is not only shaping design standards but also pioneering novel, interactive interventions that bridge technology and clinical practice, making a tangible impact on how technology serves neurodiverse communities.

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1. 1
   Have information and communication technologies research for neurodevelopmental disorders improved overtime? A systematic meta-review

   7 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Building the design ICT inventory (DICTI): A Delphi study

   6 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Investigating the Feasibility of a Wizard-of-Oz Robotic Interface (R2C3) in a Social Skills Group for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

   2 citations · 2025

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