Nataša Vlah (Rijeka, Croatia) studied at the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb (1991–2010), completing her professional training in special education and earning a PhD in the specialized field of preventing behavioral problems in children and youth. She worked as a practitioner in the social and education sectors (1997–2012) before joining the Faculty of Teacher Education at the University of Rijeka, where she currently holds the position of Full Professor. Her research focuses on the social and educational inclusion of students with ADHD and behavioral difficulties, as well as the design and evaluation of prevention programmes that support socio-emotional development and mental health in early childhood education and primary schools.