Dr Elsje van Bergen
@drelsje.bsky.social
A/Prof Psychology @ VU Amsterdam; Visiting Prof @ Oslo.
Educational Genetics | Neurodiversity | Intergenerational Transmission
🧬📖➗👨👩👧👦 #ERC-StG #VIDI 🤸acrobat
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=X2U5w7UAAAAJ&hl=nl&oi=ao
Educational Genetics | Neurodiversity | Intergenerational Transmission
🧬📖➗👨👩👧👦 #ERC-StG #VIDI 🤸acrobat
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=X2U5w7UAAAAJ&hl=nl&oi=ao
(2/2) Tagging cosupervisor @tincatwin.bsky.social
And the Research Master's #rmGBH at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social www.vu.nl/genes
#BehaviouralGenetics #PhDLife #ResearchLife #AutismResearch #SCANNER #PsychologyStudents #CareerInScience #FutureScientists #VUAmsterdam #DevelopmentalScience
And the Research Master's #rmGBH at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social www.vu.nl/genes
#BehaviouralGenetics #PhDLife #ResearchLife #AutismResearch #SCANNER #PsychologyStudents #CareerInScience #FutureScientists #VUAmsterdam #DevelopmentalScience
Master's Genes in Behaviour and Health (research master) - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Explore the influence of our genetic code and environment on behaviour and health
www.vu.nl
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
(2/2) Tagging cosupervisor @tincatwin.bsky.social
And the Research Master's #rmGBH at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social www.vu.nl/genes
#BehaviouralGenetics #PhDLife #ResearchLife #AutismResearch #SCANNER #PsychologyStudents #CareerInScience #FutureScientists #VUAmsterdam #DevelopmentalScience
And the Research Master's #rmGBH at @vuamsterdam.bsky.social www.vu.nl/genes
#BehaviouralGenetics #PhDLife #ResearchLife #AutismResearch #SCANNER #PsychologyStudents #CareerInScience #FutureScientists #VUAmsterdam #DevelopmentalScience
Reposted by Dr Elsje van Bergen
Bonus insight: the Finnish results mirror our Dutch twin findings.
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
*Co-Occurrence and Causality Among ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia - Elsje van Bergen, Eveline L. de Zeeuw, Sara A. Hart, Dorret I. Boomsma, Eco J. C. de Geus, Kees-Jan Kan, 2025
ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often co-occur, and the underlying continuous traits are correlated (ADHD symptoms, reading, spelling, and math skills). This ma...
doi.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Bonus insight: the Finnish results mirror our Dutch twin findings.
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
Reposted by Dr Elsje van Bergen
For anyone who loves a good visual: this UpSet plot shows how combinations of ADHD and learning difficulties co-occur.
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For anyone who loves a good visual: this UpSet plot shows how combinations of ADHD and learning difficulties co-occur.
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
Reposted by Dr Elsje van Bergen
Does ADHD cause learning difficulties?
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Does ADHD cause learning difficulties?
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
Bonus insight: the Finnish results mirror our Dutch twin findings.
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
*Co-Occurrence and Causality Among ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia - Elsje van Bergen, Eveline L. de Zeeuw, Sara A. Hart, Dorret I. Boomsma, Eco J. C. de Geus, Kees-Jan Kan, 2025
ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often co-occur, and the underlying continuous traits are correlated (ADHD symptoms, reading, spelling, and math skills). This ma...
doi.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Bonus insight: the Finnish results mirror our Dutch twin findings.
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
In our twin paper, ADHD–dyslexia–dyscalculia overlap reflected shared genetic risk, not causality.
The new Finnish models show the same pattern via random intercepts.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0956...
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
5/5
Many thanks to @mpsyridou.bsky.social for leading us, and to co-authors @mtorppa.bsky.social, Kati Vasalampi, Anna-Maij Poikkeus & Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen. Tagging our unis @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social @ntrbiopsy.bsky.social @unioslo-uv.bsky.social.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
4/5
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
4/5
OSF
osf.io
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Many thanks to @mpsyridou.bsky.social for leading us, and to co-authors @mtorppa.bsky.social, Kati Vasalampi, Anna-Maij Poikkeus & Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen. Tagging our unis @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social @ntrbiopsy.bsky.social @unioslo-uv.bsky.social.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
4/5
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
4/5
For anyone who loves a good visual: this UpSet plot shows how combinations of ADHD and learning difficulties co-occur.
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For anyone who loves a good visual: this UpSet plot shows how combinations of ADHD and learning difficulties co-occur.
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
• Single dots = 1 condition
• Connected dots = ≥2
Learning difficulties co-occur ~4.5× more with each other, but only ~1.5× with ADHD.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
3/5
Does ADHD cause learning difficulties?
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Does ADHD cause learning difficulties?
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
RI-CLPMs show:
• no cross-lagged effects with reading fluency or arithmetic
• consistent effects from ADHD to later reading comprehension
Shared risk factors explain most overlap—except for comprehension, where ADHD predicts slower growth.
🔗 osf.io/rvd9q/
2/5
Ahw, thank you so much, Hope, really appreciate it! I love our shared mission of bringing genetic thinking into reading research.
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ahw, thank you so much, Hope, really appreciate it! I love our shared mission of bringing genetic thinking into reading research.
That's so kind, Jasmin! I just got a message from @magdamatetovici.bsky.social that someone from Lancaster sent it to her, so no longer needed :)
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
That's so kind, Jasmin! I just got a message from @magdamatetovici.bsky.social that someone from Lancaster sent it to her, so no longer needed :)
(2/2) Do you happen to have the BAS II manual? ☝️@salonikrishnan.bsky.social @nickyjdawson.bsky.social @emljames.bsky.social @deevybee.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
(2/2) Do you happen to have the BAS II manual? ☝️@salonikrishnan.bsky.social @nickyjdawson.bsky.social @emljames.bsky.social @deevybee.bsky.social
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Wish you a speedy recovery, Paige!❤️🩹
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Wish you a speedy recovery, Paige!❤️🩹