Vera Kaelin

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Vera Kaelin is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and pediatric rehabilitation, with a focused commitment to enhancing the participation of children and youth with disabilities. Her work critically examines how AI technologies can be leveraged to support meaningful engagement in daily life activities—a key rehabilitation outcome often overlooked in favor of clinical metrics. Kaelin’s most-cited paper, a 2021 scoping review with 75 citations, systematically maps the rapid growth of AI applications in this domain, highlighting both opportunities and gaps in current research. A subsequent review further refines this analysis, underscoring her role in shaping a nascent, high-impact field. By centering participation rather than impairment, Kaelin’s contributions challenge traditional rehabilitation paradigms and offer a forward-looking framework for integrating intelligent systems into inclusive, child-centered care. Her work is essential reading for researchers and practitioners seeking to harness AI for social and functional outcomes in pediatric populations.