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Spatial Cognition Lab

Welcome to Spatial Cognition Lab.! We explore several topics related ​to Spatial Cognition and cognitive processes involved in this ability across the lifespan focusing on the external and internal factors who affects spatial orientation.

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It is now online the article: "The Dual Process model: the effect of cognitive load on the ascription of intentionality" by Micaela Maria Zucchelli, Nicola Matteucci Armandi Avogli Trotti, Andrea Pavan, Laura Piccardi, and Raffaella Nori, published in Frontiers in Psychology. This article seeks to examine the intentionality behind decision-making by utilizing a cognitive load […]
It is now online the article: May reducing driving-related phobia recover developmental topographical disorientation? A case report. by Cecilia Guariglia, Samuele Russo, Alessia Bonavita, Raffaella Nori and Laura Piccardi, published in Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. In this article, we report the case of a girl with developmental topographical disorientation (DTD) and driving related fear (DRF) who struggled to learn driving routes due to her phobia. Her […]
It is now online the article: “Mind’s eye in the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum continuum” by Giulia Bechi Gabrielli, Fabrizia D’Antonio, Antonella Di Vita, Roberta Margiotta, Massimiliano Panigutti, Maddalena Boccia, Laura Piccardi, Liana Palermo, Emanuela Salati, Micaela Sepe Monti, Giuseppina Talarico, Giuseppe Bruno and Cecilia Guariglia, published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. This article aims to […]

DEVELOPMENTAL TOPOGRAPHICAL DISORIENTATION (DTD)


If you are interested in learning more about this condition, if you get lost and want to understand why, if you want to receive personalised guidance on the best strategy to adopt to reduce the impact of the disorder in your life, contact


Disorder specialists will answer you and, if you wish, they will refer you to the nearest assessment and intervention centre.


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