35 search results for “autism” in the Student website
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Studying with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the term for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions or differences which can impact your studies at Leiden University.
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Autism with borders
Autistic people have problems communicating their borders towards the non-autistic community and often do not feel respected. To not only change daily life for autistic people, but also the scientific community from within Carolien Rieffe (Developmental Psychology) addresses this issue in her research…
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Annemieke van Drenth
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.m.l.van.drenth@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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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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Wanted: buddies for students with autism
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Wouter Staal
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
w.g.staal@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8843
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Frederiek Halbertsma
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
f.a.halbertsma@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5341
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Maretha de Jonge
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.v.de.jonge@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3186
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Petra Barneveld
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
p.s.barneveld@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3869
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Yvette Dijkxhoorn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dijkx@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3822
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Bianca Boyer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
b.e.boyer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Claudia König
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.e.konig@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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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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Szilvia Biro
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
sbiro@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4815
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Sophie van Rijn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
srijn@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Leo de Sonneville
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.m.j.de.sonneville@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Rachel O'Connor
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
r.a.oconnor@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Yung-Ting Tsou
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
y.tsou@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Evert Scholte
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
e.m.scholte@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Carolien Rieffe
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
crieffe@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3674
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Hanna Swaab
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
hswaab@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4060
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Boya Li
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
b.li@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Psychology Connected over gender differences: 'More research done on extraterrestrial life than the female body'
In medical and psychological sciences, little research has been specifically conducted on women. Hormonal fluctuations were considered too intricate. Yes, research into sex and gender differences is complex, acknowledge neuroscientists Ellen de Bruijn and Lara Wierenga, but that’s precisely why it's…
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Studying with a disability
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.
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Go volunteer!
The Community Service (CES) of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, part of the Career Service FSW, focuses on informing, advising and guiding students towards relevant (extra-curricular) involvement, with an important focus on volunteering.
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Autistic children develop social-emotional skills with other children
Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve with age, concludes developmental psychologist Boya Li in her research on the emotional development of autistic children. Promotion on 10 November 2021.
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Psychology Connected on inequality: 'More diversity in research? Then also recruit participants differently'
In our collective journey to bridge social, economic, and cultural inequality in society, we must al play a part, says Wilco van Dijk. Unfortunately, notes Carolien Rieffe, minority groups are often not included in this 'we.' This became a focal point of discussion during the fifth Psychology Connected…
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Mosaic 2.0 scholarship for Rüya Akdağ
Rüya Akdağ is part of a research team with the aim of further studying social anxiety. The Leiden psychologist receives the grant for her doctoral research on the role of emotions and cognition in the emergence and occurrence of social anxiety in adolescents.
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LIBC Colloquium
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Student Support FSW
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Who are the winners of the Psychology Prizes of 2023?
Psychology teacher of the year is Marc Molendijk. The Master Thesis Awards are for Kim Houwaart and Linda Bomm. Hans van Lennep wins the PhD Publication Prize; Nina Komrij wins the PhD Wild Card: Societal Impact. The Support & Management staff Prize is for the whole Psychology Institute Office and Remond…
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How teaching inclusively changes the perspective and dynamics in the classroom
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Hiring inclusively and its impact on the organisation
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Inclusivity with Law: What does it mean to look at diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective?
Conference, D&I Symposium