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Sander Begeer, Professor
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences
Department of Clinical- Neuro- and Developmental Psychology
Section Clinical Developmental Psychology, Room MF B544
Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
t. 00 31 (0)20 5989698 / [email protected] / Workdays Monday-Thursday
Research
My research is focused on understanding differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals (positive and negative), to increase our understanding of both conditions. I (co)founded and direct the Netherlands Autism Register (NAR), www.nederlandsautismeregister.nl, a large longitudinal cohort of autistic individuals. Our aim is to increase mutual understanding and improve support where needed.
Teaching
Developmental Disorders (B3, coordinator)
Autism, Research master course (RM, coordinator)
Bachelor, Master and Research master theses (supervisor)
Lectures on autism and diagnostic assessment in Bachelor (B1 and B3)
Ancillary activities
- GGZ Centraal | Almere | Adviseur | 2024-01-04 - present
- Stichting Dimence Groep (DG) / / Adviseur | Deventer | Adviseur | 2024-03-01 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
Keywords
- BF Psychology
- Autism
User created Keywords
- Autism
- Developmental Psychology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Extending the Minority Stress Model of Autism: Internalized Stigma and Loneliness as Predictors of Stress and Life Satisfaction
Asselt, A. V., Roke, Y., Begeer, S. & Scheeren, A. M., 8 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Autism : the international journal of research and practice. p. 13623613261446876Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Assessing Social Identity in Autistic Individuals: Evaluating A Self-Report Questionnaire in the Netherlands
Krijnen, L. J., Rippe, R. C., Begeer, S. & Plak, R. D., May 2026, In: Autism. 30, 5, p. 1317-1329 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Support services for autistic adults: What helps and why?
Jonkman, K. M., Back, E., Scheeren, A. M., Begeer, S. & Staal, W. G., Jun 2026, In: Research in Autism. 134, p. 1-11 11 p., 202929.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Why the Term ‘Virtual Autism’ Warrants Caution
Krijnen, L. J., Scheeren, A. M., van Asselt, A., Begeer, S. & Plak, R. D., 23 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Autism. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Comment / Letter to the editor › Academic
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Short Report-Diagnostic challenges in predominantly late-diagnosed gender-diverse autistic individuals: Age, delays, and perceived misdiagnoses
Zidane Burgess, A. Z., van der Zwaag, W., Jonkman, K. M. & Begeer, S., 17 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Autism : the international journal of research and practice. 7 p., 13623613261425136.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Courses
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Emotion, Cognition and Behaviour from a clinical Perspective: part 1
Scheeren, A. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Course
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Emotion, Cognition and Behaviour from a clinical Perspective: part 2
Scheeren, A. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Course
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Psychodiagnostiek in de Praktijk van de Klinisch Ontwikkelingspsycholoog
Zevalkink, D. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Course
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Co-creation and dataharmonization in neurodiversity research
Polderman, T. (Project Researcher), Begeer, S. (Principal Investigator), Jonkman, K. (Project Researcher) & Leeuwis, F. (Project Researcher)
15/07/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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https://www.autismenetwerkt.nl/: Autism Works: Implementing solutions for sustainable work participation of individuals with autism
Begeer, S. (Principal Investigator)
14/06/24 → 13/06/30
Project: Research
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Het Nederlands Autisme Register: Inclusief onderzoek naar het welzijn van autistische mensen 2024-2029
Begeer, S. (Principal Investigator) & den Hartog, C. (Project Researcher)
1/04/24 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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The Netherlands Autism Register: A longitudinal clinical cohort study
Begeer, S. (Principal Investigator), Jertberg, R. (Project Researcher), Polderman, T. (Project Researcher), de Wit, M. (Project Researcher), Jonkman, K. (Project Researcher), Spaargaren, K. (Project Researcher) & den Hartog, C. (Project Researcher)
1/01/20 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Onderzoek naar de impact van ABA
Jonkman, K. (Project Researcher) & Begeer, S. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Overview presentations Sander Begeer
Begeer, S. (Speaker)
1 Jan 2023 → 1 Jan 2024Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Dimence Groep Mental Health Institute (External organisation)
Begeer, S. (Member)
1 May 2023 → 1 May 2026Activity: Membership › Societal
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EEG resting state biomarkers relating to sensory sensitivity in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Weiland, R. F. (Speaker), Begeer, S. (Speaker), Polderman, T. (Speaker), van der Burg, E. (Speaker), Smit, D. (Speaker), Cornelisse, N. (Speaker), Simpraga, S. (Speaker), Linkenkaer Hansen, K. (Speaker) & Verhage, M. (Speaker)
2018 → …Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Handboek Psychodiagnostiek voor de Hulpverlening aan Kind en Adolescent (Publisher)
Begeer, S. (Reviewer)
2016 → 1 Dec 2023Activity: Peer review and Editorial work › Editorial work › Professional
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Autism (Journal)
Begeer, S. (Reviewer)
1 Jan 2016 → 1 Dec 2023Activity: Peer review and Editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
Prizes / Grants
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Emotionele competentie van kinderen met autisme spectrum stoornissen
Begeer, S. (Recipient), Koot, H. M. (Recipient), Rieffe, C. J. (Recipient), Meerum Terwogt, M. (Recipient) & Stegge, G. T. M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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Institute for the Study of Education and Human Development
Begeer, S. (Recipient), 2004
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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Scanner: Sex differences in autism: Genes, Brain and Healthcare System
Begeer, S. (Recipient), 15 Jan 2024
Prize / Grant: Grant › Academic