Anneke Louwerse

Anneke Louwerse is a Researcher in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental conditions. Her work examines pandemic impacts on children with ASD through longitudinal and mixed-methods approaches.

Her research interests include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Developmental Disorders
• Longitudinal Studies
• Mixed Methods Research
• Mental Health during Crises

Dr. Louwerse's recent publications analyze pandemic-related shifts in ASD symptomatology, emotional/behavioral stability, and parenting stress using robust longitudinal designs. Her work reveals critical patterns in how external crises exacerbate developmental challenges, emphasizing the need for tailored family support systems.

She received the ZonMW – COVID-19 second wave focus area 2 – Bottom up fellowship in 2020. Key presentations include:

• "Care and informational needs of parents of children with ASD during the COVID-19 pandemic" (2022)
• "The impact of COVID-19 on children and adolescents with ASD and their families" (2020)

Dr. Louwerse collaborates extensively with Erasmus MC researchers including L.P. Dekker, R. Van der Hallen, and F.L. Truijens across multidisciplinary teams focused on neurodevelopmental disorders and crisis response.