Ellen de Wit

Dr. Ellen de Wit, MSc is a Lecturer-researcher in the Department of Speech and Language Therapy at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Language Function & Healthy Ageing. She is affiliated with the Research Group Child, Language & Development within the Centre for Healthy Ageing, Allied Healthcare and Nursing.

Her research primarily focuses on listening difficulties and Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) in children. Dr. de Wit has investigated the validity of APD as a diagnostic category, challenging misconceptions in the field and examining whether listening difficulties represent distinct disorders or symptoms of other developmental conditions.

Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2011-2022, with peak activity in 2016-2017. Her work includes systematic reviews, position statements, and clinical research examining the relationship between listening difficulties and conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental language disorders. Dr. de Wit has contributed to establishing the Dutch position statement on children with listening difficulties, promoting standardized approaches in clinical practice.

• Auditory Processing Disorder research
• Systematic reviews on contextual factors in language disorders
• Position statements on clinical practice guidelines
• International perspectives on diagnostic approaches

Dr. de Wit has been active in knowledge dissemination through professional presentations, workshops, and media engagement, particularly focusing on translating research findings for clinical application and public understanding of children's listening difficulties.