SP25PP046 Autism Spectrum Disorders

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025

The course is not taught in Winter 2025

Extent and Intensity
0/26/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
PaedDr. Irena Johanka Savková, MBA
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D.
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 raising and educating students with autism spectrum disorders, to create conditions for their education, and to introduce students to new trends in the education of students with autism spectrum disorders.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: - the student is able to characterize autism, describe individual autism spectrum disorders - the student knows the legislation related to school issues of education of pupils with autism spectrum disorders, especially Decree No. 27/2016 Coll. in relation to support measures - the student is able to describe the system of counseling services for students with autism spectrum disorders - the student will be oriented to vetiology and diagnostics Professional skills: - the student is able to define the special educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorders 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 disorders - the student is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in teaching students with autism spectrum disorders General competencies: - the student is able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in teaching students with autism spectrum disorders - the student is able to independently create and apply special teaching aids - the student is able to independently apply the structured learning method in teaching students with autism spectrum disorders with regard to the individual capabilities of individual students
Syllabus
Contents: 1. Development and changes in 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 diagnosis 6. Intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders 7. Education of individuals with autism, compulsory school attendance 8. Structured learning method, TEACCH program 9. Key areas of development 10. Counseling 11. Organizations for the support of individuals with autism 12. Care for individuals with autism abroad
Literature
    required literature
  • THOROVÁ, K. Poruchy autistického spektra. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-0768-9.
  • ADAMUS, P., VANČOVÁ, A., LŐFFLEROVÁ, M. Poruchy autistického spektra v kontextu aktuálních interdisciplinárních poznatků. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7464-957-8
  • BAZALOVÁ, B.  Poruchy autistického spektra v kontextu české psychopedie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2012. ISBN 978-80-210-5930-6.
  • ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z., ČADILOVÁ, V. a kol. Katalog podpůrných opatření: dílčí část pro žáky s potřebou podpory ve vzdělávání z důvodu poruchy autistického spektra nebo vybraných psychických onemocnění. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2023. ISBN 978-80-7676-621-1.
  • BAZALOVÁ, B.  Poruchy autistického spektra: teorie, výzkum, zahraniční zkušenosti. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011. ISBN 978-80-210-5781-4.
    recommended literature
  • MCCANN, Lynn. All about autism: a practical guide for primary teachers. A Speechmark Book. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. ISBN 978-1-032-24779-3.
  • GRANDIN, T. Mozek autisty: myšlení napříč spektrem. Praha: Mladá fronta, 2014. ISBN 978-80-204-3115-8.
  • RICHMAN, S. Výchova dětí s autismem: aplikovaná behaviorální analýza. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0984-3.
  • 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.
  • ČADILOVÁ, V., ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z. Metodika práce asistenta pedagoga při aplikaci podpůrných opatření u žáků s poruchou autistického spektra nebo vybraným psychickým onemocněním. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2015. ISBN 978-80-244-4453-6.
  • GRANDIN, T. Jak to vidím já: osobní pohled na autismus a Aspergerův syndrom. Praha: Pragma, 2022. ISBN 978-80-242-7858-2.
    not specified
  • ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z., ČADILOVÁ, V. Metodika práce asistenta pedagoga se žákem s poruchami autistického spektra. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2012. ISBN 978-80-244-3377-6.
  • RADEMACHER, T. It Won‘t Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and Slightly Unprofessional) Love Letter to Teaching. Minneapolis, MN: University Of Minnesota Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-5179-0112-7.
  • ČADILOVÁ, V., ŽAMPACHOVÁ, Z.  Strukturované učení: vzdělávaní dětí s autismem a jinými vývojovými poruchami.  Praha: Portál, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7367-475-5.
  • ADAMUS, P. Edukace žáků s poruchou autistického spektra v kontextu rozvoje klíčových kompetencí. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, 2014. ISBN 97880-7464-661-4.
  • HRDLIČKA, M., KOMÁREK, V. ed. Dětský autismus: přehled současných poznatků. Praha: Portál, 2014. ISBN 978-80-262-0686-6.
Teaching methods
Studijní pomůcky:  ADAMUS, P. Poruchy autistického spektra. In E-learning kurz pro studenty studijního programu Speciální pedagogika Fakulty veřejných politik v Opavě. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě.
Assessment methods
Preparation, implementation and presentation containing records of preparation for direct work with students with autism spectrum disorder focused on the application and practical application of intervention strategies for students with their own evaluation. Submission of the portfolio and its presentation is a condition for registering for the didactic test. The didactic test consists of open questions based on the questions and tasks listed in the study materials for the subject. The didactic test is focused on both 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 to pedagogical practice
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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