Words matter, especially at the front of a lecture hall “Words matter.” That was the theme of a recent symposium on Diversity and Inclusion, here at Leiden University. How seemingly casual language can sustain or emphasize exclusion of groups that are marginalized within society. Carolien Rieffe • April 05, 2023
Autism and social inclusion at high school; a case of weak or strong ties? Weak ties contribute to a sense of belonging, so how does that work for autistic teens at school? Isn’t it a fact that autistic pupils do not fancy small talk and rather stay alone? Better autism awareness can contribute to changing such misconceptions. Carolien Rieffe and Els Blijd-Hoogewys • March 30, 2021
Is school a place where autism meets equal opportunity? How are schools doing, when it comes to welcoming children with autism into mainstream education? How successful is the 2014 Dutch Appropriate Education Act for pupils with autism? An estimated 16,000 school-age children do not attend school, with about 5,000 suspected of having autism. Carolien Rieffe, Sarah Giest and Pim Deul • March 23, 2020
Bullying and autism: blaming the victim? When it comes to bullying, we often focus on the victim, who is then often offered social skills training. Yet, when children with autism are bullied, is this really appropriate? Carolien Rieffe • April 01, 2019
Within five minutes, Nico Frijda is there… Nico Frijda, professor emeritus University of Amsterdam, passed away on April 11, just before his 87th birthday. His legacy is enormous. His book The Emotions (1986) radically changed perspectives on emotions. The amazing thing, it is still doing so today! Carolien Rieffe • April 20, 2015
Black Pete and the Academic Can Zwarte Piet still be black? What does the academic have to say about this? Or should we keep silent? Carolien Rieffe • December 03, 2014
