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Studying with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Studying with a disability
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the term for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions or differences which can impact your studies at Leiden University.
Many playgrounds unsuitable for children with autism News - 27 March 2025
Playgrounds often fail to accommodate children with autism, according to researchers Carolien Rieffe and colleagues. They have published an essay offering practical advice on how to make all children feel safe and welcome for Autism Week (Dutch) and World Autism Autism Awareness/ Acceptance Day on 2…
Annemieke van Drenth Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Maretha de Jonge Professor Education and Child Studies
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Wouter Staal Professor by Special Appointment of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with the focus on the neurobiology, neurocognition and treatment of autism
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Frederiek Halbertsma Lecturer
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Petra Barneveld Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Jolanda Snel PhD candidate / self funded
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Alexa Schrickel Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Yvette Dijkxhoorn Lecturer
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Bianca Boyer Associate professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Rik Schalbroeck Assistant professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Nienke Bouw Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Jiayin Zhao PhD Candidate
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Szilvia Biro Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Rachel O'Connor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Leo de Sonneville Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Mohsen Mohammadi Postdoc
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Katrien van de Vijfeijken Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Sophie van Rijn Associate Professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Yung-Ting Tsou Guest
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Evert Scholte Professor emeritus Orthopedagogics
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Boya Li Assistant professor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Carolien Rieffe
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Hanna Swaab Professor of Neurocognitive Development and Developmental Disorders
Social & Behavioural Sciences
Mariska Kret Professor Cognitive Psychology
Social & Behavioural Sciences
‘If we want to be really inclusive, we need to step outside our comfort zone’ News - 24 January 2025
The experiential expertise of people with a disability needs to be integrated in diversity & inclusion policy. This message was the common thread at the annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. Students and staff members engaged in conversation about how the university can become more accessible.
Belonging first: in conversation about an accessible university Event - 21 January 2025
D&I Event