Specialization

Focus of research
  • Study into mechanisms of behavioral treatment response in children with ADHD using Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis and ecological momentary assessments, sponsored by ZonMw (Projectnumber 07440212310027). Post-doc: Francesca Bentevegna and researcher: Marijn Nijboer (KP psycholoog) (start 2024);
  • Oudertraining voor kinderen met gedragsproblemen ingebed in het voorliggende veld (ouder- kind teams, OKT, centra voor jeugd en gezin, CJG). NVG. Sponsored by: Vereniging voor Nederlanse Gemeenten (VNG). PhD student: Emmy van Boven (start 2023); 
  • Stigma manifestations and unmet needs in adults and children with ADHD. PhD student: Marlies Visser Athena Institute (defence date June 17 2025); 
  • Ondersteunen van zelfregulatievaardigheden in de klas, sponsored by NRO Programmaraad Onderwijsondersteuning 1e ronde (Projectnumber 40.5.24942.003). Post-doctoral researcher: Rutger Ebbes (start 2024);
  • Improving behavioral treatment for children with disruptive behavior, sponsored by ZonMw onderzoeksprogramma GGZ (Projectnumber 06360312110001). IPDMA project with the aim to identify subgroups of families who respond better or worse to parent training. PhD student: Constantina Psyllou (start 2022) https://www.paint-studies.nl/ipdma/; 
  • Gedragstherapeutische training voor leerkrachten van kinderen met gedragsproblemen in de klas, sponsored by PPO Research fonds Groningen (Projectnumber PPO-RF-34). PhD student: Elisa Steenweg (start 2022) http://www.paint-studies.nl/projects/paint-t/;
  • Follow-up of the NeuroImage sample, a large cohort study of young adults who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, sponsored by ZonMw (Projectnumber 555003021) and Stichting tot Steun (Projectnumber 279). PhD Student: Noa van der Plas (start 2021);
  • Development and implementation of a self-help parental support programme for children with externalizing problem behavior, sponsored by Stichting Kinderpostzegels (Projectnumber 11787028), Gemeente Rotterdam (Projectnumber 22.05.00261) and ZonMw (Projectnumber 73720.0015 and Projectnumber 10690022460003). PhD student: Suzanne de Jong, start 2018 PAINT- Zelfhulp – Paint Studies;
  • Development of the Cognitive Task Application (COTAPP), a neuropsychological computerized test battery for children, focussed on use in clinical practice. The project is led by dr. Nanda Lambregts-Rommelse (RUN) in collaboration with UU, Accare/UMCG and VU. Sponsored by BOOM testpublishers and ABBAS foundation. COTAPP (meten van cognitieve functies waaronder 'hot' en 'cool' EF bij kinderen) click here;
  • Future of Music project: een digitale muziekinterventie voor kinderen in de basisschoolleeftijd ter bevordering van executieve functies, sponsored by MoccA expertise centrum cultuuronderwijs. PhD student: Marlijn Janson.