UPPVMK049 Autism Spectrum Disorders

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2022
Extent and Intensity
9/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Jarmila Pipeková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Janků, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Jan Viktorin, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 14. 10. 8:05–10:30 C401, Fri 4. 11. 13:05–15:30 C205, Fri 2. 12. 13:05–15:30 C201
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the specifics of education and training of students with autism spectrum disorder, to create conditions for their education, to acquaint students with new trends in the education of students with autism spectrum disorder. Students will fully master the issue of education and training of students with autism spectrum disorder. The student will be able to characterize autism, describe individual disorders of the autistic spectrum will be acquainted with the creation of special teaching aids, will be able to characterize the method of structured learning.
Learning outcomes
Expertise:
- student is able to characterize autism, describe individual disorders of the autism spectrum
- the student knows the legislation concerning school issues of education of pupils with autism spectrum disorder, especially Decree 27/2016 Coll. in relation to support measures
- the student is able to describe the system of counseling services for students with autism spectrum disorder
- the student will be familiar with etiology and diagnostics
Professional skills:
- the student is able to define the special educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorder in relation to the creation of an individual educational plan
- the student is able to apply special methods and forms of work to students with autism spectrum disorder
- the student is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder
- The student is to use special methods and procedures that lead to   equipping the student with key competencies
General competences:
- the student is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in the education of pupils with autism spectrum disorder
- the student is able to independently create and apply special teaching aids
- the student is able to independently apply the method of structured learning in the teaching of pupils with autism spectrum disorder with regard to the individual possibilities of individual pupils
Syllabus
  • 1. Development and changes of approaches to childhood autism, demographic characteristics.
  • 2. Characteristic manifestations, deficits and behavior.
  • 3. Description of individual autism spectrum disorders.
  • 4. Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.
  • 5. Differential diagnostics.
  • 6. Interventions in people with autism spectrum disorder.
  • 7. Education of individuals with autism, the obligation of school attendance.
  • 8. Structured learning method, Teacch program.
  • 9. Key areas of development.
  • 10. Consulting.
  • 11. Organization for the support of people with autism.
  • 12. Care for people with autism abroad.
Literature
    required literature
  • ADAMUS, P., VANČOVÁ, A., LŐFFLEROVÁ, M. Poruchy autistického spektra v kontextu aktuálních interdisciplinárních poznatků. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7464-957-8.
  • BARTOŇOVÁ, M. Students with Intellectual Disability in Inclusive Education Settings. Brno: Masaryk University, 2014. ISBN 978-80-210-6817-9.
  • BAZALOVÁ, B. Poruchy autistického spektra: teorie, výzkum, zahraniční zkušenosti. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011. ISBN 978-80-210-5781-4.
  • BAZALOVÁ, B. Poruchy autistického spektra v kontextu české psychopedie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2012. ISBN 978-80-210-5930-6.
  • THOROVÁ, K. Poruchy autistického spektra. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-0768-9.
    recommended literature
  • GRANDIN, T. Jak to vidím já: osobní pohled na autismus a Aspergerův syndrom. Praha: Csémy Miklós ve spolupráci s Janou Csémy, 2015. ISBN 978-80-906078-0-4.
  • GRANDIN, T. Zvířata v překladu: autistická mysl jako klíč k pochopení chování zvířat. Selce: Csy, 2015. ISBN 978-80-971852-1-3.
  • KURTZ, L. A. Hry pro rozvoj psychomotoriky: pro děti s ADHD, autismem, smyslovým postižením a dalšími handicapy. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0800-6.
  • RICHMAN, S. Výchova dětí s autismem: aplikovaná behaviorální analýza. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0984-3.
  • ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z., ČADILOVÁ, V. Metodika práce asistenta pedagoga se žákem s poruchami autistického spektra. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2012. ISBN 978-80-244-3377-6.
  • ADAMUS, P. Edukace žáků s poruchou autistického spektra v kontextu rozvoje klíčových kompetencí. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2014. ISBN 97880-7464-661-4.
    not specified
  • ČADILOVÁ, V., ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z. Strukturované učení: vzdělávaní dětí s autismem a jinými vývojovými poruchami. Praha: Portál, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7367-475-5.
  • HRDLIČKA, M., KOMÁREK, V. ed. Dětský autismus: přehled současných poznatků. Praha: Portál, 2014. ISBN 978-80-262-0686-6.
  • PREIßMANN, Ch. Život s Aspergerovým syndromem: příběh psychoterapie. Praha: Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-688-9.
  • RADEMACHER, T. It Won't Be Easy. University Of Minnesota Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1517901127.
  • SROKOVÁ, E., OLŠÁKOVÁ, P. Autismus ve školní praxi. Ostrava: Montanex, 2004. ISBN 80-7225-144-9.
  • ADAMUS, P. Poruchy autistického spektra. In E-learning kurz pro studenty studijního programu Speciální pedagogika Fakulty veřejných veřejných politik. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě.
Assessment methods
Preparation, implementation and presentation containing records of preparation for direct work with pupils with autism spectrum disorder focused on the application and practical application of intervention strategies of pupils with self - evaluation. Submission of the portfolio and its presentation is a condition for registration for the didactic test. The didactic test consists of open-ended questions, which are based on the questions and tasks listed in the study materials for the subject. The didactic test is focused on the theoretical knowledge of key concepts related to the education of students with autism spectrum disorder, as well as the ability to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in pedagogical practice.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
In course of continuous study, students use the study material, processing it to fulfil selected correspondence assignments which will be discussed in conclusion of the course. At the exam, students demonstrate knowledge of compulsory literature and lectures of the in-person instruction. Students will be able to continuously consult the topics studied individually or in teams, via e-mail, or in consultations upon request.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2019, Accreditation winter, Winter 2021, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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