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Suzanne Derks is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Child Family Studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on mentalizing, stress regulation, and the effects of serious games on individuals with mild borderline intellectual disabilities. Dr. Derks has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing coping mechanisms, autonomy, and well-being among vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of societal participation and health. She has been actively involved in several academic conferences and workshop activities, emphasizing the importance of supporting the health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Clinical Child Family Studies from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Dr. Derks has published extensively and holds profiles on Scopus and ORCID, marking her significant contributions to research in her field.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.