Research group Strengths and resilience in neurodevelopmental conditions

Aims

1. We aim to identify strengths and positive aspects associated with neurodevelopmental conditions.
2. We aim to provide a 360 degree perspective (lived experiences, other-report, context) on strenghts in neurodevelopmental conditions.
3. We strive for producing high quality research by co-creating with our target group.
4. We investigate how the concept of neurodiversity can be incorporated in mental health care .

Achievements

• Founders of SUNNI

  We founded the Radboudumc neurodiversity employee network 'SUNNI', where we strive to educate people about neurodiversity, facilitate peer-support and try to optimize working conditions for neurodiverse employees.

• Co-founders of ADHD science platform

  We co-founded the 'ADHD science platform', a national network of clinicians, people with lived experiences and scientist who work together to create a national ADHD science agenda.

• ADHD escape room

  We created the ADHD escape room, a fun way to learn more about ADHD.

Publications

See the publication list of the research group leader on Web of Science.

• A selection of our publications

  • The role of psychological strengths in positive life outcomes in adults with ADHD. Hargitai LD, Laan ELM, Schippers LM, Livingston LA, Fairchild G, Shah P, Hoogman M. 2025
  • A qualitative and quantitative study of self-reported positive characteristics of individuals with ADHD. Schippers LM, Horstman LI, van de Velde H, Pereira RR, Zinkstok J, Mostert JC, Greven CU, Hoogman M 2022
  • Creativity and ADHD: A review of behavioral studies, the effect of psychostimulants and neural underpinnings. Hoogman M, Stolte M, Baas M, Kroesbergen E. 2020
  • ADHD traits in the general population and their association with positive aspects of ADHD. Schippers, Greven, Hoogman. 2024