1. Prevention, that focuses at the developing of a secure attachment relationship (good bond) between the child and the parents/caregivers. For example, a book with information and tips on how to play with your child, adapted to his/her visual and/or intellectual disability.

2. Identifying and interpreting behavior and physical characteristics that influence social and attachment relationships. Research in this area ensures that the underlying meaning of problem behavior is seen and recognized. For example, an observation list to support parents, relatives and supervisors in identifying stress and that teaches them to respond adequately to this.

Affect-us wants to integrate its research knowledge into the educational curricula of the various educational organizations within the Netherlands. Postdoc employees, PhDs and scientist-practitioners/clinical lecturers with a connection to practice are involved in providing this education. In this way, we can distribute our knowledge and better adapt it to the current questions and developments within education. This then finds its way into practice: increasing the knowledge of professionals who (will) work with our target group.

Affect-us is a partnership consisting of the following partners: