24 search results for “autism” in the Student website
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Many playgrounds unsuitable for children with autism
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…
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Annemieke van Drenth
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Fact or fiction: people with autism never make eye contact
There's a myth that people with autism avoid eye contact in conversations. This can come across as indifferent. Unjustified, stresses Jiayin Zhao, who is doing her PhD research on the socio-emotional development of children with autism. 'That people with autism don't care is anything but true.'
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Fact or fiction: people with autism are not social
Half the world's population is introverted and comes home drained after an evening of drinks. Their social battery is empty. 'People with autism have a similar experience, but much more intense,' says Boya Li, who researches emotional regulation in children with autism and hearing impairment. Does this…
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assignment, students are even better prepared to support people with autism
In this Educatips collumns, Child and Education Studies lecturers share their key insights about teaching. This month: Rachel Plak and Karlijn Pieterse wanted to better prepare students in the course Autism and Diagnostics for clinical practice. That's why they introduced a new type of assignment.
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Looking critically at autism research: ‘We have to get away from us-and-them thinking’
Autism research is at times saturated with implicit values, norms and possible prejudices. Researchers should be more aware of this, says development psychologist Carolien Rieffe. She advocates Critical Design: a self-critical view as a scientific method.
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Autism and loneliness at school: ‘I always have to stifle my feelings’
Echoing corridors, chaotic lessons and the obligatory chit-chat in the playground: for pupils with autism, an average day at school is exhausting. As a result, many of them feel lonely. Elijah, an expert from personal experience, says: ‘In the breaks, I’d sit on my own in a room.’
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Maretha de JongeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Frederiek Halbertsma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Petra BarneveldFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jolanda SnelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Overstimulated? Artist pictures her brain with cacophony of colours
'With this artwork, I want to give the audience a glance into my overstimulated brain and that of other people with autism', says Jasmijn den Hoed. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is exhibiting her artwork 'Overstimulated' in the restaurant near the blue wall during Autism Week 25 March…
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Bianca BoyerFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Yvette Dijkxhoorn
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Rik SchalbroeckFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nienke BouwFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mohsen MohammadiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Leo de Sonneville
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Katrien van de Vijfeijken
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sophie van RijnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Rachel O'ConnorFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Evert Scholte
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hanna Swaab
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How AI and wearable technology help create more inclusive environments for children
Can we reshape school playgrounds through data and design? By using AI and wearable sensors, data scientist Maedeh Nasri discovered ways to create environments where children, including those with ADHD and autism, can connect, play, and grow.