SP_AUT Autism

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. Jana Nováková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Marie Vítková, CSc.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Ilona Fialová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP_AUT/01: Mon 12:05–13:45 učebna 25, J. Nováková
Prerequisites
Interest in autism, basic knowledge.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to explain charakteristics of autism and autism spectrum disorders, can name pervasive developmental disorders, students can define Asperger's Syndrome, know etiology, diagnostics, specific problems occurring with autism, three main problem areas, GFCF diet, alternative forms of communication for people with autism, special didactical materials, make reasoned decisions about placing a child with PAS into system of education for children with autistic spectrum disorders, can explain TEACCH programme. Learning outcomes: At the end of the course students are able to explain autism and autism spectrum disorders, are able to make special didactical materials, make reasoned decisions about placing a child with PAS into system of education and can explain TEACCH programme.
Syllabus
  • Charakteristics of autism and autistic spectrum disorders.
  • Pervasive developmental disorders.
  • Classification.
  • Asperger Syndrome.
  • Etiology.
  • Diagnostics.
  • Specific problems occurring with autism.
  • Three main problem areas.
  • GFCF diet.
  • Alternative forms of communication for people with autism.
  • TEACCH programme.
Literature
  • JELÍNKOVÁ, M. Vzdělávání a výchova dětí s autismem. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze Pedagogická fakulta, 2001. ISBN 80-7290-042-0.
  • GILLBERG, CH., PEETERS, T. Autismus zdravotní a výchovné aspekty. Praha: Portál, 2003. 122s. ISBN 80-7178- 856-2.
  • PEETERS, T. Autismus. Od teorie k výchovně vzdělávací intervenci. Praha: Scientia, 1998. ISBN 80-7183-114-X.
  • HRDLIČKA, M., KOMÁREK, V. Dětský autismus. Praha: Portál. 2004. ISBN 80-7178-813-9.
  • SCHOPLER, E. Příběhy dětí s autismem a příbuznými poruchami vývoje. Praha: Portál, 1999. ISBN 80-7178-292-5.
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation, in class active participation, basic knowledge from education of students with learning disability is essential.
Assessment methods
Written test, pass mark is 70%, active participation, students will make didactical material for children with PAS.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012.
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