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Anneloes van Baar is an Emeritus Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in Pedagogical Diagnostics and Treatment. Her research focuses on the psychosocial development of young children, particularly those born prematurely. Van Baar investigates the challenges these children face in terms of attention and concentration skills and how these affect their parents. Her research projects also explore the impact of gender-specific stereotypes on young children, as well as the effects of parental cancer diagnoses and the COVID-19 pandemic on child development. She is involved in the further development of diagnostic tools and questionnaires, aiming to improve the early identification of developmental issues among children aged 0-6 years. Van Baar's work seeks to provide support for parents and influence municipal policies regarding child development. Additionally, she has served as the chief educator for a child and youth mental health program and is a member of the Education Council within the Federation of Healthcare Psychologists and Psychotherapists. She obtained her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and has previously worked as a psychologist in various settings before her appointment at Tilburg University from 2003 to 2008.
Department of Psychology