PSYn5260 Autism Spectrum Disorders

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Masopustová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Masopustová, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 16. 10. 14:00–19:40 U42, Mon 30. 10. 14:00–19:40 U42, Mon 13. 11. 14:00–19:40 U42, Mon 27. 11. 14:00–19:40 U42
Prerequisites
! PSY526 Autism Spectrum Disorders && ( PSY403 Psychodiagnostics of children || PSYn4030 Child Psychological Assessment )
PSY403
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/16, only registered: 0/16, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/16
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce to the topic of autism spectrum disorders, especially to: - special characteristics of children with ASD - basic etiological theories - various ASD interventions and approaches Students are encouraged and led to get a basic understanding of experience, thinking, and behavior of people with ASD and to critical evaluation of commonly used practices in assessment, counseling, and therapy.
Learning outcomes
students should be able: - to recognize children at risk for autism spectrum disorder - to identify symptoms specific for the autism spectrum disorders - to critically evaluate research papers relevant to the topic - to avoid common mistakes that are made when children with ASD are assessed - to critically evaluate ASD intervention and approaches and to chose those practices that are most suitable for a concrete child and his/her family system - to provide parents and teachers basic counseling
Syllabus
  • Observation, symptoms, and assessment - diagnostically significant symptoms, other common symptoms, ASD red flags in infancy and toddlerhood
  • ASD etiology and its theoretical framework
  • Interventions and a lifelong perspective - basic types of ASD therapeutic approaches, therapy, and counseling options; biographies of people on the spectrum
  • Family of a child with ASD, developmental psychology perspective on ASD
Literature
    required literature
  • biografie lidí s autismem
  • relevantní výzkumné studie
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussions, case studies, individual presentations, and group projects
Assessment methods
To complete the course, students have to:
- actively participate in class discussions
- create a presentation based on their own review of research findings on one of the areas of possible etiological factors (e.g. genetics; teratogens); the presentation should be based on at least 2 empirical studies or meta-analysis
- participate in a group project - a presentation of a biography of a chosen person on the spectrum
- pass the oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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