Saskia Van der Oord

Saskia Van der Oord is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the KU Leuven Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. Her research focuses on ADHD, behavioral interventions, and sleep disorders in adolescents, with a particular emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuropsychological mechanisms. She is affiliated with the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and the Institute for Child and Youth (LC&Y).

• Research Interests: ADHD intervention development, sleep hygiene, behavioral parent training, neurodevelopmental disorders, and motivation in neurodiverse populations.
• Projects: She leads initiatives like SIESTA (Sleep Interventions for ADHD), dopamine-ADHD-attachment studies, and meta-analyses on parenting programs.
• Publications highlight advancements in CBT for adolescent sleep issues, academic achievement in ADHD, and emotional responses to reinforcement. Her work spans clinical trials, meta-research, and classroom-based studies.
• Teaching: Involved in practicum courses on behavioral interventions, psychological skills, and clinical guidance for students in Child and Adult Clinical Psychology.