Wendy Post

Wendy Post is a professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in Developmental and Behavioural Disorders in Education and Care: Assessment and Intervention. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in child welfare, behavioral disorders, and refugee youth integration.

• Research Interests: Developmental psychology, behavioral disorders, residential youth care, transnational family dynamics, and transition to adulthood for unaccompanied refugee adolescents.
• Key Topics: Multi-level modeling, construct validity, decision-making in child care, regression analysis, and child-rearing practices.

Her recent publications focus on the Dutch asylum system's impact on refugee youth, transnational family relations, and residential care environments. These works align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduced inequalities and quality education. She has received recognition, including a top-10 download award for Children and Youth Services Review (2020) and grants from Pro Juventute (2017).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Top 25 Most Downloaded 'Children and Youth Services Review' Article (2020)
  • Pro Juventute Grant for Family Coaching Programs (2017)
  • Horizon Academieprijs Nomination (2017)
  • Cito Kindergarten Test Validity Research Prize (2013)
• Collaborations: Active in international conferences like the 15th EUSARF Biennial Conference (2018), and peer-review/editing roles.