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Dr. Marieke de Vries is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, affiliated with the Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies chair. Her work bridges Autism Research, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Executive Functioning studies, with a focus on cultural influences on autism diagnosis, parental stress, and cognitive development.
- Current projects explore cultural differences in autism screening with PhD students Omidreza Fani and Wee Shin Ying
- Investigates language impacts on executive functions and music-autism trait relationships
- Previously studied neuropsychological consequences of pediatric diseases at Amsterdam Medical Centers
Research Interests include autism's interaction with culture, multilingualism, and music; parental stress in neurodiverse families; and executive function interventions. She employs mixed-method approaches across clinical and educational contexts.
Her recent publications analyze cultural validity of autism questionnaires, music's cognitive effects, and executive function training outcomes. Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands, Malaysia, and international research networks.
Academic Collaborations involve:
- Prof. Dr. Marian Jongmans (Utrecht University)
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Academic Medical Center Amsterdam
Laboratory & Team Involvement:
- Lead researcher in Executive Function training games (e.g., Braingame Brian)
- Key player in the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research program
- Co-developer of cross-cultural autism assessment protocols
