prof. dr. H.M. (Hilde) Geurts

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Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Programme group Brain and Cognition
Weesperplein 4
1018 XA Amsterdam
H.M.Geurts@uva.nl
T: 0205256843

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Biographical Sketch

Hilde Geurts is currently a professor (focus Autism: Cognition across the life span) at the Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam. One day a week she works as a senior researcher and psychologist in the autism expert team of the "Dr. Leo Kannerhuis". She obtained a VIDI grant (MagW NWO, started 2011) to study the effect of aging in autism.

Hilde obtained a MSc in Neuro- and Rehabiliation psychology (1996) at the University of Nijmegen (Radboud University). Next she worked for approximately two years as a neuropsychologist in a psychiatric hospital for children. She received her PhD at the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Vrije Universiteit. Her PhD project focused on Executive control in ADHD and Autism spectrum Disorders (ASD) with prof.dr. J.A. Sergeant, prof.dr. H. Roeyers and prof dr. J. Oosterlaan as advisors. In the meanwhile she worked as a lecturer at the Department of Clinical Psychology (UvA). From 2002 till 2009 she was assistant professor Clinical Neuropsychology at the Department of Psychonomics (UvA). Since 2013 she is a member of the Young Academy of the Dutch Royal Academy of Science (KNAW). In 2014 she co-founded the research network reach-aut (see www.reach-aut.nl).

Research Interests

The main focus of her work is on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), two of the major neurodevelopmental disorders. She focuses on cognition (especially cognitive control & reinforcement learning), inter & intra individual variability, and quality of life across the life span. Recent ongoing projects focuses on both children, adults, and elderly for an overview of all studies please see www.dutcharc.nl .

Selected publications

Please, see for overview the publications page at the top of this website

de Vries, M., Prins, P. J.M., Schmand, B. A. & Geurts, H. M. (2014), Working memory and cognitive flexibility-training for children with an ASD: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Geurts, H.M., van den Bergh, S.F.W.M., Ruzanno, L. (2014). Prepotent response inhibition and interference control in ASD: Two meta-analyses. Autism Research.
Geurts, H.M., & Vissers, M. (2012). Elderly with autism: Executive functions and memory. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 24 , 665-675.
Geurts, H.M., Corbett, B., & Solomon., M (2009). The paradox of cognitive flexibility in autism. Trends in Cognitive Science, 13 , 74-82.
Geurts, H. M., Verté, S., Oosterlaan, J., Roeyers, H., & Sergeant, J. A. (2004). How specific are executive functioning deficits in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and autism? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45 , 836-854.

Presentations (only first author)

2015

Geurts,H.M. & Lever, A.G. (June, 2015). Autisme bij ouderen: Ouder & wijzer?. Autisme: van kinderstoornis tot levenslang. Utrecht, The Netherlands, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts,H.M. (June, 2015).Volwassenen en ouderen met autisme: De stand van zaken. Supervisorenmiddag Psychologie UvA. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (May, 2015). Is computerized cognitive training a useful clinical intervention? An RCT in children with autism. 27th APS Annual Concention. New York, USA, Symposium (invited, chair & speaker).
Geurts,H.M. (March, 2015). Title to be announced. Nationaal Autisme Congres. Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts,H.M. (March, 2015). Title to be announced. VU-debat Wetenschap & Integriteit. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Spoken Column (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (January, 2015). Autisme & veroudering: De stand van zaken. SCEM You can't teach and old dog new tricks, can you? Rosmalen, The Netherlands, Oral presentation (invited).

2014

Geurts, H.M. (December, 2014). RDM: Clinial Studies. UvA Psychology symposium on Research Data Managment. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (November, 2014). Neuropsychology of autism and ADHD. Neuropsychiatry week Karolinska Institutet Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Stockholm, Sweden, Workshop (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October, 2014). Aging in autism: Neurobiological & cognitive characteristics. 14 Bundestag Autismus in Spektrum von Forschung und Gesellschaft. Dresden, Germany, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June, 2014). De diagnose autisme: Enkele overpeinzingen. Afscheidssymposium Egbert Reijnen "Daar word ik blij van!". Arnhem, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June, 2014). Autisme: Nu & in de toekomst. PAS ALV. Amersfoort, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June, 2014). Het hoe & wat van EFs: Meten, weten & beïnvloeden. CED Breinsleutels. Maartensdijk, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June, 2014). Autisme & veroudering: Wat is bekend? CASS18+, Utrecht. Lecture & workshop.
Geurts, H.M. (May, 2014). Autism & ADHD: Neuropsychological assessment. Eunethydis, Istanbul. Workshop (Inivited; also chair of "cognition in ADHD" symposium).
Geurts, H.M. (May, 2014). Self reports of autism symptomatology, cognition & QoL in adults with autism. IMFAR, Atlanta. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (May, 2014). Autism: The life span. Kenworthy lab, Washington DC. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (March, 2014). The neuropsychology of aging in people with autism: Does gender matter? 7th WAS, Frankfurt. Oral presentation (invited).

2013

Geurts, H.M. (November 2013). Het hoe & wat van EFs: Meten, weten & beïnvloeden. CED Breinsleutels. Rotterdam, Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2013). Autisme: EF van jong tot oud. NVA Groningen/Drenthe. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2013). Autisme & Schakelen. Hersenstichting Publieksdag. Utrecht. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September 2013). Executieve disfuncties: Slechts een deel van het verhaal?. Balans Kennissymposium: Horen, zien & doen: Waar wringt de schoen. Utrecht. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September 2013). Cognition in elderly with ASD. Autism & Aging meeting. Newcastle. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (August 2013). Overzicht autisme onderzoek. FEGAPIE visit. Amsterdam. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H.M., vd Bergh, S., Ruzanno, L. (July 2013). Inhibition in autism: A meta-analysis. International Neuropsychology Society conference. Amsterdam. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (June 2013). Meten en weten van EF. Executieve functies bij kinderen en adolescenten. Utrecht. Oral presentation (invited & chair).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2013). De rol van executieve functies bij ADHD en ASS. Dit is ADHD: recente ontwikkelingen in diagnostiek en behandeling. Utrecht. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2013). Reward processing in ASD. ISRCAP. Leuven. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H.M. & Comijs, H. (May 2013). ASD characteristics in elderly with mood and anxiety disorders. IMFAR, San Sebastian. Poster (also chair of ADHD/ASD symposium & expert in "meet the expert" student lunch).
Geurts, H.M. (April 2013). Uitgangspunten ivm (zorg voor) mensen met een ASS. CASS18+/NvvP Autisme Richtlijn congres. Ede. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (April 2013). Autisme: Verleden, heden, toekomst. Uitrijking Betto Deelman prijs. Leiden. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (April 2013). Broodje Kennis: Autisme & ADHD: Een apart stel?. Universiteit van Amsterdam. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. & De Vries, M. (March 2013). Workshop: Meten & trainen van executieve functies. Nationaal Autisme Congres. Rotterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (February 2013). Autism: Cognition across the life span. Universiteit Leuven. Leuven. Oral Presentation (invited).

2012

Geurts, H.M. (November, 2012). New Perspectives on EF: ADHD and autism. Norsk Forum for Nevropsykiatri. Oslo, Norway. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September 2012). Overzicht onderzoek: Autisme van Jong tot Oud. Nederlandse Vereniging van Autisme (NVA). De Bildt. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September 2012). Autisme en Veroudering Symposium Zorgboerderij Autisme. Reek. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September 2012). Autisme en Veroudering NVA Noord Holland. De Rijp. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (July 2012). Clinical Relevant Features of ADHD and ASD. Summerschool: Animal Models for Psychiatry. Utrecht. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2012). Autisme en ADHD: Een apart stel? ADHD Netwerk. Utrecht. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. & Simonoff, E. (May 2012). ASD+ADHD assessment and treatment . Eunethydis, Barcelona. Workshop (inivited).
Geurts, H.M. & De Wit, S. (May 2012). Goal-Directed Action Control in Children with Autism . IMFAR, Toronto. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (May 2012). Combining research and clinical practice. Psychologie AiO Netwerk. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (April 2012). EF bij mensen met autisme: De stand van zaken . Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie. Nijmegen. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (April 2012). Autisme: Praktijk & Onderzoek . SPS Carieredag Nederlands Insitituut voor Psychologen. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. & Bringman, L. (March 2012). Autisme & Planning . Nationaal Autisme Congres. Rotterdam. Oral Presentation (to receive WTA price 2010, invited).
Geurts, H.M. (February 2012). Autisme & EF . Executieve functies bij kinderen en jeugdigen met psychopathologie. Leiden. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (January 2012). Autisme & ouder worden. Zuidelijk Symposium . Eindhoven. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (January 2012). Aging in autism: A double jeopardy? MIND Institute. Sacramento. Oral Presentation (invited).

2011

Geurts, H.M. (November 2011). Autisme: De stand van zaken van neurobiologie tot behandeling . Even-waardig, Autisme, Theorie & Praktijk. Doorwerth. Oral Presentation (organizer & chair of meeting).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2011). Diagnostiek bij volwassenen met autisme . Nederlands Instituut voor Forensische Psychiatrie. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts,H.M. (July 2011). Gemiste diagnoses bij volwassenen met autisme . Convenant Autisme. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (May 2011). Elderly with Autism: A Cognitive Profile. IMFAR, San Diego. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (April 2011). Autisme diagnostiek bij volwassenen. Voorjaarscongres Nederlandse Vereniging voor Psychiatrie. Amsterdam. Oral Presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (April 2011). Jong volwassenen met HFA: Diagnostiek & Comorbiditeit. Regionale autisme dag, Gooi & Vechtstreek. Hilversum. Oral Presentation (invited).

2010

Geurts, H.M. (November 2010). Autism: Cognition across the lifespan. Social Development group, Radboud University. Nijmegen. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2010). Autisme & Ouder worden. Jaarcongres Nederlandse Vereniging Autisme (Beatrixtheather). Utrecht. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (September, 2010). The effect of social motivation in boys with ADHD. 2nd Meeting of the Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology. Amsterdam. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (May 2010). The importance of focusing on pragmatic language use in ADHD. 1st Eunethydis International ADHD Conference: From Data to Clinical Practice, Amsterdam. Oral presentation. (Awarded with Eunethydis Young investigator's award).
Geurts, H.M. (May 2010). Cognitive control in autism: Methods to explain inconsistencies in earlier findings. IMFAR (International Meeting for Autism Research). Philadelphia. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (May 2010). Cognition in ADHD and autism. IMFAR. Philadelphia. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (February 2010). Het screenen van pragmatiek: De CCC-2 . Hoytemastichting "10 voor Taal", Enschede. Oral Presentation/workshop (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (January 2010). Neuropsychologie: ASS en ADHD. Klinische les UMC, Utrecht.Oral Presentation (invited).

2009

Geurts, H.M. (November 2009). "The development of ToM & the ToM storybooks by Els Blijd-Hoogewijs": Een reactie. Oolgaardt lezing. Arnhem. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2009). Neuropsychologie van ADHD en ASD. Klinische les UvA-Virenze, Amsterdam. Oral Presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (October 2009). ADHD & ASD: Symptoms and Structural Brain Measures. Rita Vuck lezingen cyclus UvA, Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October, 2009). Is it usefull to combine a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD? IVth Eunethydis (European Network of the Hyperkinetic Disorders) meeting, Winchester. Oral presentation (& discussant for variability debate).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2009). ADHD, genen, & Neuropsychologie. Neuropsychologie congres, Gent. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M.(June 2009). De paradox van excutieve functies bij autisme. Passie voor autisme, congres LKH. Arnhem. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts,H.M. (June 2009). Executieve functies in autisme. Executieve functies: Hype of Handvat?, Utrecht. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (May 2009). Grey matter density as endophenotype for autism and ADHD. Methods and Challenges in Developmental Neuroimaging, Amsterdam. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (May 2009). Language Profiles in ASD, SLI, and ADHD. IMFAR (International Meeting for Autism Research). Chicago. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (May 2009). The Paradox of Cognitive Flexibility in Autism. IMFAR. Chicago. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (March 2009). De CCC-2, wat kunt u ermee? Alle Taal Conference, Eindhoven. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (March 2009). Grey matter density as endophenotype for autism and ADHD. Cognitive Neuroscience (CNS), San Francisco. Poster.

2008

Geurts, H.M. (November 2008). Executive functions in autism: What do we know? VSPA Autism Conference, Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October 2008). How studying individual differences helps us understand neurodevelopmental disorders. Individual Differences Conference, Amsterdam. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (October, 2008). Pragmatiek in kinder-en jeugdpsychiatrische stoornissen. FENAC conference, Dalfsen. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (July 2008). ASD & ADHD: Recent findings. Cameron Carter Labmeeting: U.C. Davis Imaging Research Center, UCDavis, Sacramento. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2008). ASD & ADHD: Behavioural overlap and differences. M.I.N.D institute, UCDavis, Sacramento. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (May 2008). Ameliorating cognitive control abilities in ASD . InternationalMeeting for Autism Research, London.Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (May, 2008). Diagnostiek en onderzoek bij ASS. GGZ West Friesland, Hoorn, Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (February, 2008). Pragmatiek in Ontwikkelingsstoornissen: De CCC-2. Vereniging voor Klinische Linguisten, Utrecht, Oral Presentation (invited).

2007

Geurts, H.M. (November, 2007). ASS en EF: Wanneer kunnen ze iets nu wel en wanneer juist niet? Ouder vereniging Stichting Leo Kanner huis, Doorwerth, Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts,H.M. (November, 2007). Cognitive control and pragmatics in developmental disorders. ACLC, Amsterdam, Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M.(August 2007). Arousal Modulation Deficiencies in Children with Autism: Inhibition and Emotion . 8th International Congress Autism-Europe, Oslo. Oral Presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (June 2007). Variability in developmental disorders: Deviant oscillations or is there an easier explanation? ISRCAP (International Society for Child and Adolescent Psychopathology) meeting, London. Oral Presentation.
Geurts, H.M. (June 2007). What is in a game: modulation of cognitive control in ADHD and ASD. ISRCAP meeting, London. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (June 2007). What's in a game? Cognitive control in ADHD and ASD . Developmental Social CognitiveNeuroscience (Piaget meeting), London. Oral Presentation (organiser of symposium on ADHD and social cognition).
Geurts, H.M. (June, 2007). Het hoe, wat, en waarom van het meten van het executief functioneren. Congres praktijk klinische neuropsychologie: Het executief functioneren; de betekenis daarvan voor het onderwijs, Utrecht, Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (June 2007). ADHD and ASD: Cognitive control. Kinder- en Jeugd Psychiatrie. Groningen. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (May 2007). Cognitive control in ADHD and ASD. International Meeting for Autism Research, Seattle. Poster.
Geurts, H.M. (March 2007). The relationship between ToM, pragmatics, and cognitive control. Theory of Mind: Module or Emergent proporty, international expert meeting, Wageningen. Oral Presentation (invited).
Geurts, H.M. (March 2007). What's in a game? Cognitive control in ADHD and ASD . Deutsche gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Aachen. Oral Presentation.

2006

Geurts, H.M. (2006). Intra Individual Variability in ADHD, Autism, and Tourette's Syndrome. XVIIth Eunethydis (European Network of the Hyperkinetic Disorders) meeting, Brugge. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H. M. (2006). Intra Individual Variability in ADHD, Autism, and Tourette's Syndrome. IVth ANNET (ADHD Neuroscience Network Meeting) meeting, New York. Oral presentation (invited).
Geurts, H. M. (2006). Visual working memory impairments in developmental disorders. ICOM-IV (International Conference on Memory) meeting,Sydney. Oral presentation.
Geurts, H. M. (2006). De neurobiologie en neuropsychologie van ADHD en HFA. GGZ BuitenAmstel. Oral presentation (invited).

2005 and before

Geurts, H.M., Begeer, S., & Stockmann, L. (2005). The Relationship between Arousal-modulation, and Emotion Recognition in Children with Autism. Dutch Society for Psychonomics, Egmond aan Zee. Poster.
Several presentations including oral and poster presentations at :
XVth Eunethydis (European Network of the Hyperkinetic Disorders) meeting,Oslo; European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy (EABCT), Manchester; ISRCAP (International Society forChild and Adolescent Psychopathology) meeting, Sydney; University of Göttingen, Göttingen; XIIIth Eunethydis meeting, Cagliari; XIIth Eunethydis meeting, Oslo;ISRCAP meeting, Vancouver; Masterclass: ADHD en Dyslexia, Amsterdam; XIth Eunethydis meeting, München; The NationalAutistic Society, Glasgow.
In Dutch: Verscheidene presentaties bij o.a. Riagg Bussum. Endo-Neuro-Psycho meeting, GGZ Dijk en Duin Zaandam, Dutch Society for Autism, Mentrum Amsterdam, PI-Research, Dutch Society for Neuropsychology.

Other (in Dutch)

ADI-R training (2008 [assistentie]; 2009): Organisatie UMC Utrecht en Acare Groningen.
RINO (2003,2004, 2005, 2006): verzorgen van workshop over autisme diagnostiek met accent op neuropsychologie voor psychologen in de GZ opleiding.
Landelijk onderwijs kinder- en jeugdpsychiatrie (2006): verzorgen van presentatie over het hoe en waarom van de neuropsychologie in de kinder- en jeugdpsychiatrie.
Acredidact (2005): Workshop over ADHD diagnostiek voor huisartsen en apothekers.
RIO (regionaal indicatie orgaan), Stichting Tot en Met (2004,2006): verzorgen van workshop over autisme diagnostiek en behandeling.

Boards & more (2010-current)

2014-current

Executive board of the “Jonge Akademie”
Executive board of CASS 18+ (a nationwide network of clinics specialized in the care of adults with autism; from June 2012).
Member of the scientific committee of CASS18+ (from 2010).
Member of Psychology committee “teaching qualifications for university staff” (from May 2012).
Member of the scientific committee for the Eunethydis meeting 2014 (Istanbul).
Member of the jury of the Heineken Cognition prize 2014.
Member of workforce “Research Data Management Support ondersteuning” of the University of Amsterdam.

2010-2014

Co-chair of the “Multidisciplinaire richtlijnen voor diagnostiek en behandeling voor volwassenen met ASS” (in collaboration with Trimbos, NIP, & NvvP, 2011-2013).
Member of external expert group for the Dutch Guidelines committee for diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders, Trimbos institute (2011-2013).
Executive board of “Experimentele Psychologie Onderzoeksschool” (EPOS, a national graduate network, from 2010 till 2014).
Executive board of the European network of the hyperkinetic disorder (EUNETHYDIS, from 2010 till 2014).
Chair of scientific committee of the 2013 Eunethydis meeting (Prague)
Co-organizer of EUNETHYDIS meeting 2011 (Budapest) & 2012 (Barcelona), chair Prof Sonuga-Barke.
Co-organizer of Junior-EUNETHYDIS meeting 2011 (Budapest) & 2012 (Barcelona) with Dr. Cortese (NYU).
Co-organizer of Dr. Leo Kannerhuis Autism conference “Even-waardig” (2011). Responsible for scientific program.
Member of organizing committee of Junior-EUNETHYDIS 2010 (Amsterdam).

2010-2011

Member of supervisory committee ‘Development Quality Measurement Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents’ Dutch National Platform Mental Health Care (GGZ Nederland).

Media & Teaching

Media (some examples)

Guest in radioshow “EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag” (August 6, September 9, November 19 2014).
In newspaper Volkskrant “Nieuw gezicht” (October 18 2014).
In radioshow “de Ochtend” in a series on autism in adults (October 6 2014).
In “Autinews” (September 19 2014).
In newspaper NRC as commenter on CBS prevalence rates of autism in the Netherlands (September 1 2014).
In newspaper Trouw as commenter on CBS prevalence rates of autism in the Netherlands (August 25 2014).

Interviewed as guest in radioshow “Hoe?Zo!” wetenschap24 (November 7, 2013).
As guest in “AutismeTV” on internet Television as expert regarding autism in adults (April 4, 2013).
Artikel voor interdisciplinair tijdschrift Blind “wanneer is een kopje, een kopje en geen mok?” (March 6, 2013).
HG in “De Jonge Akademie over de knie”van Science Palooza (March 3, 2013).
HG interviewed as guest in radioshow “Hoe?Zo!” (February 18, 2013, Wetenschap 24).

As expert in article in Dutch Newspaper "Volkskrant"(Tikkie terug; June 5, 2012)
As expert in article of "Psychologie Magazine" (Monthly Dutch Psychology Magazine, Van stoornis naar Karaktertrek; April 31, 2012)
Guest in radioshow Folia radio (April 13, 2012)
Guest in radioshow "Hoe?Zo!" (Autisme verandert; March 7, 2012, Wetenschap 24)
As expert in article in Dutch Newspaper "Algemeen Dagblad"(Leven met een autistische partner; 31 maart, 2012)
As expert in article in "Plus Magazine" (20 February, 2012)
As expert in article in Dutch Newspaper "De Gelderlander" (Levensloop bij ouderen in kaart brengen; January 27, 2012)
Interview in Kanner (Nemen de scherpe kantjes van autisme bij ouderen af?; June 14 2011)
Interview in Dutch Newspaper NRC Handelsblad Reflex Magazine special on childhood disorders (July, 2011)
Advisor for Dutch Theatre Group (Utrechtse Spelen, November, 2011) regarding a play based on the movie "Rainman".
Guest on radio program of BNR Gezond regarding autism and work (November 5 2011)
Guest in "koffietijd" on Dutch Television as expert regarding autism in adults (April 5, 2011)
Expert in documentary (Dutch Autism Association; NVA, 2011) "Autisme een leven lang serie deel 6: Diagnose autisme op latere leeftijd. Het inzicht kwam met de jaren".

Teaching
Hilde Geurts is a lecturer in several courses in both the bachelor and master "Clinicial Neuropsychology". These courses are related to (neuro)psychological assessment, psychopathology (children and adults), and clinical neuropsychology.

refereed(50)
academic(2)
professional(17)
popular scientific(12)
recognitions(19)

2015

M. de Vries, P.J.M. Prins, B.A. Schmand & H.M. Geurts (2015). Working memory and cognitive flexibility-training for children with an autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12324
M. de Vries, P.J.M. Prins, B. Schmand & H.M. Geurts (2015). Working memory and cognitive flexibility-training forchildren with an autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12324
P.C.M.P. Koolschijn, H.M. Geurts, A.R. van der Leij & H.S. Scholte (2015). Are autistic traits in the general population related to global and regional brain differences? Journal of Autism and Development Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2441-6
B.E. Boyer, H.M. Geurts & S. van der Oord (2015). Planning skills of adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders. doi: 10.1177/1087054714538658
B.E. Boyer, H.M. Geurts, P.J.M. Prins & S. van der Oord (2015). Two novel CBTs for adolescents with ADHD: the value of planning skills. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. doi: 10.1007/s00787-014-0661-5
L. Ruzzano, D. Borsboom & H.M. Geurts (2015). Repetitive behaviors in autism and bbsessive-compulsive disorder: new perspectives from a network analysis. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 45 (1), 192-202. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2204-9
P.N. Andersen, E.W. Skogli, K.T. Hovik, H. Geurts, J. Egeland & M. Øie (2015). Working memory arrest in children with high-functioning autism compared to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Results from a 2-year longitudinal study. Autism. doi: 10.1177/1362361314524844
B.F.C. van Heijst & H.M. Geurts (2015). Quality of life in autism across the lifespan: A meta-analysis. Autism, 19 (2), 158-167. doi: 10.1177/1362361313517053

2014

S. Begeer, M. Wierda, A.M. Scheeren, J.P. Teunisse, H.M. Koot & H.M. Geurts (2014). Verbal fluency in children with autism spectrum disorders: clustering and switching strategies. Autism, 18 (8), 1014-1018. doi: 10.1177/1362361313500381
M. de Vries & H.M. Geurts (2014). Beyond individual differences: are working memory and inhibition informative specifiers within ASD? Journal of Neural Transmission, 121 (9), 1183-1198. doi: 10.1007/s00702-014-1225-z
H.M. Geurts, S.F.W.M. van den Bergh & L. Ruzzano (2014). Prepotent response inhibition and interference control in autism spectrum disorders: two meta-analyses. Autism Research, 7 (4), 407-420. doi: 10.1002/aur.1369[go to publisher's site]
S.L. Karalunas, H.M. Geurts, K. Konrad, S. Bender & J.T. Nigg (2014). Annual research review: Reaction time variability in ADHD and autism spectrum disorders: measurement and mechanisms of a proposed trans-diagnostic phenotype. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55 (6), 685-710. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12217
H.M. Geurts & S. de Wit (2014). Goal-directed action control in children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism, 18 (4), 409-418. doi: 10.1177/1362361313477919
M.A. Bottelier, M.L.J. Schouw, A. Klomp, G.H. Tamminga, A.G.M. Schrantee, C. Bouziane, M.B. de Ruiter, F. Boer, H.G. Ruhé, D. Denys, R. Rijsman, R.J.L. Lindauer, H.B. Reitsma, H.M. Geurts & L. Reneman (2014). The effects of psychotropic drugs on developing brain (ePOD) study: methods and design. BMC Psychiatry, 14, 48. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-14-48[go to publisher's site]
H. Geurts, J. Sinzig, R. Booth & F. Happé (2014). Neuropsychological heterogeneity in executive functioning in autism spectrum disorders. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 60 (3), 155-162. doi: 10.1179/2047387714Y.0000000047
S. van der Oord, A.J.G.B. Ponsioen, H.M. Geurts, E.L. ten Brink & P.J.M. Prins (2014). A pilot study of the efficacy of a computerized executive functioning remediation training with game elements for children with ADHD in an outpatient setting: outcome on parent and teacher-rated executive functioning and ADHD behavior. Journal of Attention Disorders, 18 (8), 699-712. doi: 10.1177/1087054712453167
S.F.W.M. van den Bergh, A.M. Scheeren, S. Begeer, H.M. Koot & H.M. Geurts (2014). Age related differences of executive functioning problems in everyday life of children and adolescents in the autism spectrum. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 44 (8), 1959-1971. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2071-4

2013

H. Geurts & E. Horwitz (2013). Executieve functietraining voor volwassenen met autisme. In C. Schuurman, E. Blijd-Hoogewys & P. Gevers (Eds.), Behandeling van volwassenen met een autismespectrumstoornis (pp. 179-184). Amsterdam: Hogrefe.
C. Schuurman, M. Brandenburg & H. Geurts (2013). Algemene aspecten van behandeling van volwassenen met een ASS. In C. Schuurman, E. Blijd-Hoogewys & P. Gevers (Eds.), Behandeling van volwassenen met een autismespectrumstoornis (pp. 41-60). Amsterdam: Hogrefe.
E. ten Brink, S. Dovis, A. Ponsioen, H. Geurts, S. van der Oord, M. de Vries & P. Prins (2013). Braingame Brian: een executieve functietraining met game-elementen voor kinderen met ADHD. In C. Braet & S.M. Bögels (Eds.), Protocollaire behandelingen voor kinderen en adolescenten met psychische klachten 2 (pp. 85-114). Amsterdam: Boom.
P.J.M. Prins, E. ten Brink, S. Dovis, A. Ponsioen, H.M. Geurts, M. de Vries & S. van der Oord (2013). "Braingame Brian": Toward an Executive Function Training Program with Game Elements for Children with ADHD and Cognitive Control Problems. Games for Health Journal, 2 (1), 44-49. doi: 10.1089/g4h.2013.0004
H.M. Geurts, K.R. Ridderinkhof & H.S. Scholte (2013). The relationship between grey-matter and ASD and ADHD traits in typical adults. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 43 (7), 1630-1641. doi: 10.1007/s10803-012-1708-4
M.L.J. Schouw, M.W.A. Caan, H.M. Geurts, B. Schmand, J. Booij, A.J. Nederveen & L. Reneman (2013). Monoaminergic dysfunction in recreational users of dexamphetamine. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 23 (11), 1491-1502. doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2013.01.005

2012

S. van der Oord, H.M. Geurts, P.J.M. Prins, P.M.G. Emmelkamp & J. Oosterlaan (2012). Prepotent response inhibition predicts treatment outcome in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Child Neuropsychology, 18 (1), 50-61. doi: 10.1080/09297049.2011.559159
M. de Vries & H.M. Geurts (2012). Cognitive flexibility in ASD: Task switching with emotional faces. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 42 (12), 2558-2568. doi: 10.1007/s10803-012-1512-1
H.M. Geurts & M.E. Vissers (2012). Elderly with autism: Executive functions and memory. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 42 (5), 665-675. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1291-0
H.M. Geurts & M.D. Jansen (2012). A retrospective chart study: The pathway to a diagnosis for adults referred for ASD assessment. Autism, 16 (3), 299-305. doi: 10.1177/1362361311421775
M.E. Vissers, M.X. Cohen & H.M. Geurts (2012). Brain connectivity and high functioning autism: a promising path of research that needs refined models, methodological convergence, and stronger behavioral links. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 36 (1), 604-625. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2011.09.003
M. Luman, C.S. van Meel, J. Oosterlaan & H.M. Geurts (2012). Reward and punishment sensitivity in children with ADHD: validating the Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire for Children (SPSR-C). Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 40 (1), 145-157. doi: 10.1007/s10802-011-9547-x[go to publisher's site]

2011

R.A. Kievit & H.M. Geurts (2011). Autism and perception of awareness in self and others: two sides of the same coin or dissociated abilities? Cognitive Neuroscience, 2 (2), 119-120. doi: 10.1080/17588928.2011.585233
N.N.J. Rommelse, H.M. Geurts, B. Franke, J.K. Buitelaar & C.A. Hartman (2011). A review on cognitive and brain endophenotypes that may be common in autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and facilitate the search for pleiotropic genes. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 35 (6), 1363-1396. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2011.02.015

2010

N.N.J. Rommelse, B. Franke, H.M. Geurts, C.A. Hartman & J.K. Buitelaar (2010). Shared heritability of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 19 (3), 281-295. doi: 10.1007/s00787-010-0092-x[go to publisher's site]
M.D. Jansen, H.M. Geurts & W. van Tilburg (2010). Diagnostiek van autismespectrumstoornissen bij volwassenen: een stapsgewijze aanpak. De Psycholoog, 2010 (12), 36-43.
H.M. Geurts, L. Deprey & S. Ozonoff (2010). De diagnostiek van comorbiditeit bij patiënten met een autismespectrumstoornis. Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie, 52 (11), 753-761.
H.M. Geurts & L.F. Bringmann (2010). Planningsvaardigheden bij autismespectrumstoornissen: een kwalitatief en kwantitatief overzicht. Wetenschappelijk Tijdschrift Autisme, 2010 (1), 4-17.
M. Broeders, H. Geurts & A. Jennekens-Schinkel (2010). Pragmatic communication deficits in children with epilepsy. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 45 (5), 608-616. doi: 10.3109/13682820903374246
M. Steegs, J. Klatter, R. van Hout, M. Embrechts & H. Geurts (2010). Pragmatische taalproblemen bij kinderen met ernstige spraak- en taalmoeilijkheden. Stem-, Spraak-, en Taalpathologie, 16 (4), 209-223. doi: 32.8310/04/1610–209
R.P.P.P. Grasman, H.M. Huizenga & H.M. Geurts (2010). Departure from normality in multivariate normative comparison: the Cramér alternative for hotelling'sT2. Neuropsychologia, 48 (5), 1510-1516. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2009.11.016
H. Geurts & M. Embrechts (2010). Pragmatics in pre-schoolers with language impairments. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 45 (4), 436-447. doi: 10.3109/13682820903165685
H.M. Geurts, M. Broeders & M.S. Nieuwland (2010). Thinking outside the executive functions box: theory of mind and pragmatic abilities in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 7 (1), 135-151. doi: 10.1080/17405620902906965

2009

H.M. Geurts, B. Corbett & M. Solomon (2009). The paradox of cognitive flexibility in autism. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13 (2), 74-82.
M. Luman, C.S. van Meel, J. Oosterlaan, J.A. Sergeant & H.M. Geurts (2009). Does reward frequency or magnitude drive reinforcement-learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? Psychiatry Research, 168 (3), 222-229.
H.M. Geurts, C. Hartman, S. Verté, J. Oosterlaan, H. Roeyers & J.A. Sergeant (2009). Pragmatics fragmented: the factor structure of the Dutch Children's Communication Checklist. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 44 (5), 549-574.
H.M. Geurts, S. Begeer & L. Stockman (2009). Brief report: Inhibitory control of socially relevant stimuli in children with high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 39, 1603-1607.

2008

H.M. Geurts, R.P.P.P. Grasman, S. Verté, J. Oosterlaan, H. Roeyers, S.M. van Kammen & J.A. Sergeant (2008). Intra-individual variability in ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and Tourette's syndrome. Neuropsychologia, 46, 3030-3041.
G.M. Marzocchi, J. Oosterlaan, A. Zuddas, P. Cavolina, H. Geurts, D. Redigilo, C. Vio & J.A. Sergeant (2008). Contrasting deficits on executive functions between ADHD and reading disabled children. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49 (5), 543-552.
M.H. de Hen & H.M. Geurts (2008). Is neurofeedback effectief bij kinderen met ADHD? Tijdschrift voor Neuropsychologie, 2008 (2), 14-27.
N.K. Molendijk & H.M. Geurts (2008). Het zelfconcept van kinderen met ADHD. Kind en Adolescent, 29 (3), 162-179.
H.M. Geurts & M. Embrechts (2008). Language profiles in ASD, SLI and ADHD. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 38, 1931-1943.
H.M. Geurts, M. Luman & C.S. van Meel (2008). What's in a game: The effect of social motivation on interference control in boys with ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49 (8), 848-857.

2014

H.M. Geurts, M. de Vries & S.F.W.M. van den Bergh (2014). Executive functioning theory and autism. In S. Goldstein & J.A. Naglieri (Eds.), Handbook of executive functioning (pp. 121-141). New York: Springer.

2009

H. Geurts & P. Eling (2009). Non-verbale leerstoornis: diagnostiek en interventies. In M. Taal & P. Snellings (Eds.), Interventies in het onderwijs: leerproblemen (pp. 78-94). Amsterdam: Boom.

2013

H.M. Geurts (2013, February 1). Autism: Cognition across the life span. unknown, Universiteit Leuven. Leuven.
H.M. Geurts & M. de Vries (2013, March 1). Workshop: Meten & trainenvan executieve functies. unknown, Nationaal Autisme Congres. Rotterdam.
H.M. Geurts (2013). Is er bij mensen met autisme sprake van executief disfunctioneren? Tijdschrift voor Neuropsychologie, 8 (1), 35-45.
H.M. Geurts (2013, April 1). Broodje Kennis: Autisme & ADHD: Een apart stel? unknown, Universiteit van Amsterdam. Amsterdam.
H.M. Geurts (2013, April 1). autisme: Verleden, heden, toekomst. unknown, Uitreiking Betto Deelman prijs. Leiden.
H.M. Geurts (2013, April 1). Uitgangspunten ivm (zorg voor) mensen met een ASS. unknown, CASS18+NvvP Autisme richtlijn congres. Ede.
H.M. Geurts (2013, June 2). Reward processing in ASD. unknown, ISRCAP. Leuven.
H.M. Geurts (2013, June 2). De rol van executieve functies bij ADHD en ASS. unknown, Dit is ADHD: recente ontwikkelingen in diagnostiek en behandeling. Utrecht.
H.M. Geurts (2013, June 1). Meten en weten van EF. unknown, Executieve functies bij kinderen en adolescenten. Utrecht.
H.M. Geurts (2013, September 1). Cognition in elderly with ASD. unknown, Autism & Aging meeting Newcastle.
H.M. Geurts (2013, September 1). Executieve disfuncties: slechts een deel van het verhaal? unknown, Balans Kennissymposium: Horen, zien & doen: Waar wringt de schoen.
H.M. Geurts (2013, October 1). Autisme & Schakelen. unknown, Hersenstichting Publieksdag.
H.M. Geurts (2013, October 1). Autisme: EF van jong tot oud. unknown, NVA Groningen/Drenthe.
H.M. Geurts (2013, November 1). Het hoe & wat van EF's: Meten, weten & beinvloeden. unknown, CED Breinsleutels.
D. van Duin, M. Hermens, C. Kan & H. Geurts (2013). Autismespectrumstoornissen bij volwassenen en GRADE. Maandblad voor Geestelijke Volksgezondheid, 68 (1), 34-39.

2011

H.M. Geurts & M. Huizinga (2011). Aandacht en executieve functies. In H. Swaab, A. Bouma, J. Hendriksen & C. König (Eds.), Klinische kinderneuropsychologie (pp. 169-188). Amsterdam: Boom.

2008

S. van der Oord & H.M. Geurts (2008). DBC's en stepped care in de kinder- en jeugd-GGZ. MGV Maandblad Geestelijke Volksgezondheid, 63 (10), 802-807.

2014

H.M. Geurts, P.C.M.P. Koolschijn & A.G. Lever (2014). Veroudering bij mensen met autisme: Versnelde achteruitgang? [Bijlage Sterk! In Autisme]. Sterk! in Autisme, 1, 3-7.
H.M. Geurts (2014, October 18). Nieuw gezicht. Volkskrant

2013

H.M. Geurts (interview) (2013, Nov 07). Regarding scientists with autism on wetenschap24 [radio-uitzending]. In Hoe?Zo!.
H.M. Geurts (interview) (2013, Feb 18). Interview in verband met toelating Jonge Akademie en Autisme onderzoek [radio-uitzending]. In Hoe?Zo!.
H.M. Geurts (2013, March 06). Wanneer is een kopje, een kopje en geen mok. Blind

2012

H.M. Geurts (2012, April 30). Van stoornis naar karaktertrek. Psychologie Magazine
H.M. Geurts (interview) (2012, Apr 13). Interview Folia [radio-uitzending]. In Radioshow Folia.
H.M. Geurts (interview) (2012, Mar 07). Autisme veranderd [radio-uitzending]. In Hoe? Zo!.
H.M. Geurts (2012, March 31). Leven met een autistische partner. Algemeen Dagblad
H.M. Geurts (2012, February 20). Regarding aging in autism project. Plus Magazine
H.M. Geurts (2012, June 05). Tikkie terug. Volkskrant
H.M. Geurts (2012, January 27). Levensloop bij ouderen in kaart brengen. De Gelderlander

Media optreden

H.M. Geurts (Talk) (2014, Oct 06). De ochtend [radio-uitzending]. In Autism in Adults.
H.M. Geurts (Talk) (2014, Nov 19). EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag [radio-uitzending]. In EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag.
H.M. Geurts (Talk) (2014, Sep 09). EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag [radio-uitzending]. In EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag.
H.M. Geurts (Talk) (2014, Aug 06). EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag [radio-uitzending]. In EenVandaag Wetenschap op Woensdag.

Prijs

H.M. Geurts (2014). Betto-Deelman prijs 2014. Recognition.
H.M. Geurts (2010). Young investigator's award.EUNETHYDIS. Recognition.

Wetenschappelijke positie

H.M. Geurts (period: 2010 till 2010). NWO VIDI grant for ‘Autism and Aging: A double Jeopardy or not’ Position at : NWO VIDI grant.
H.M. Geurts (period: 2010 till 2010). Keynote: Autisme & Ouder worden. Position at : Jaarcongres Nederlandse Vereniging Autisme.

Spreker

H.M. Geurts (2014, August 3). Cognition in ASD across the life span: What about aging. Leuven, Belgium, Neuropsychiatry week Karolinska Institutet Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, November 1). Neuropsychology of autism and ADHD. Stockholm, Sweden, Neuropsychiatry week Karolinska Institutet Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Workshop.
H.M. Geurts (2014, March 1). The neuropsychology of aging in people with autism: Does gender matter? Frankfurt, 7th WAS. Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, May 7). Autism: The life span. Washinton DC, Kenworthy lab. Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, May 21). Self reports of autism symptomatology, cognition & QoL in adults with autism. Atlanta, IMFAR. Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, May 1). Autism & ADHD: Neuropsychological assessment. Istanbul, Eunethydis. Workshop (alszo chair of cognition in ADHM symposium).
H.M. Geurts (2014, June 7). Autisme & veroudering: Wat is bekend? Utrecht, CASS18+, lecture & workshop.
H.M. Geurts (2014, June 21). Het hoe & wat van EFs: Meten, weten & beïnvloeden. Maartensdijk, CED Breinsleutels. Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, June 14). Autisme: Nu & in de toekomst. PAS ALV. Amersfoort, Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, June 1). De diagnose autisme: Enkele overpeinzingen. Arnhem, Afscheidssymposium Egbert Reijnen "Daar word ik blij van!". Oral presentation.
H.M. Geurts (2014, October 1). Aging in autism: Neurobiological & cognitive characteristics. Dresden, Germany, 14 Bundestag Autismus in Spektrum von Forschung und Gesellschaft. Oral presentation.

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