Alfred Röhm

Alfred Röhm Profile

Dr. Alfred Röhm serves as a scientific assistant in Special Education at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specifically within the School of School and Primary School Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy, and Pedagogy for People with Disabilities (EW 2). He holds a PhD in Education (2016) and has conducted extensive research on attention mechanisms, motor learning, and imitation in individuals with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). His work is supported by €1.1 million in third-party funding from institutions like the Hermann Reemtsma Stiftung.

Research Focus:

• Attention Research & Neurocognitive Processes
• Motor Learning Interventions for Persons with Disabilities
• Imitation as a Learning Strategy in Down Syndrome
• Educational Equity for Neurodiverse Populations

Notable Projects:

• Zirkus Regenbogen – circus-based learning program for individuals with Down syndrome
• Large-scale Trisomy 21 study involving 1,294 participants across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Awards:

• Moritz Award 2014 for attention study innovations
• Research Prize Recognition for contributions to inclusive education

Grants & Funding:

Recipient of €1.1 million in research funding from:

• Hermann Reemtsma Stiftung (€600,000)
• Aktion Mensch (€300,000)
• Software Foundation (€150,000)
• Heidehofstiftung & other foundations (€50,000)