Leila Faber

Leila Faber is a researcher focused on motor skills development in children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Her work investigates qualitative differences in fine motor tasks, such as paper-cutting performance, and explores how motor skills relate to play during school recess and age-related changes. She is affiliated with the Health in Context – Research Institute for Prediction, Prevention and Care, where she contributes to academic activities and organizational efforts.

• Research Project: 'Uniek in je Motoriek' (Unique in Motor Skills)
• Key Collaborations: With institutions linked to her research outputs, though specific affiliations are not named in the text.

Her research emphasizes tools like 'Hands-On!' for qualitative motor skill assessment and addresses topics such as visual-motor integration and motor performance in neurodiverse populations. She has been recognized with the Best Oral Presentation Award at the VvBN PhD Day 2022.