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Kar

Pedagógiai és Pszichológiai Kar

Szervezet

PPK Pszichológiai Intézet

Kód

PSZM21-MO-DIAG-106

Cím

The Autism Spectrum

Tervezett félév

Mindkét

ECTS

4

Nyelv

Oktatás célja

Aim of the course The main aim of the course is to give a concise but broad-scope introduction to our fundamental knowledge on autism spectrum disorders and their broader phenotype (together: the autism spectrum [ASp]), with a specific emphasis on results of neurocognitive studies from the last decade and their relevance on clinical theory and practice. knowledge: Students will have a firm knowledge on the central concepts in relation to autism and ASp, including all the above aspects from topics (1)-(7), with a special emphasis on causal models, cognition-behaviour mapping, and their relevance to principles of clinical practice and treatment. Students will have a firm knowledge on the central concepts in relation to autism and ASp, including all the above aspects from topics (1)-(7), with a special emphasis on causal models, cognition-behaviour mapping, and their relevance to principles of clinical practice and treatment. attitude: Respect of the patients and their relatives Considering ethical standards of clinical psychology Viewing childhood mental disorders in a complex bio-psycho-social model Formation of scientific attitude to a very popular topic which seems to be „everybody’s competence” Using current findings of evidence-based research and scientific standards in suicide research skills: deep knowledge on a special field of developmental and clinical child psychology autonomy, responsibility: Students are able to apply the acquired knowledge on their own, in accordance with the ethical guidelines of psychology, but only for purposes corresponding to their level of competence.

Tantárgy tartalma

Content of the course Topic of the course Essentials of history of concepts and theories on autism and AS. Central models of conceptualizing autism and AS. Definition, diagnostic categories, diagnostic procedures, behavioural characteristics, developmental aspects, variations, endophenotyping. Epidemiology and etiology. Genetic susceptibility and environmental risk factors. Psychological theorizing on autism and ASp. From early low-level single-mechanism hypothesis to recent multi-factorial explanatory models. Mapping autistic cognition to autistic behaviour. Neural and neurodevelopmental aspects. Brain development trajectories, local and global connectivity issues, cortical activity regulation issues. Mapping autistic brain to autistic cognition. Beyond diagnostic categories: ASp and studies on the broader phenotype. Basics on treatment. Early recognition, early intervention, psycho-educational approaches, support into adulthood. Perspectives beyond developmental psychology: illustrations from human rights issues, assistive technologies and the issue of autistic talent. Learning activities, learning methods Lecture, paper presentation

Számonkérés és értékelés

Evaluation of outcomes Topic of the course All studens have to present one publication Students can miss a maximum of 3 classes. exam.

Irodalomjegyzék

Reading list Boucher, J. (2008). The Autistic Spectrum: Characteristics, Causes and Practical Issues. Basingstoke: SAGE. Matson, J. L., & Sturmey, P. (Eds.). (2011). International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. New York: Springer. Volkmar, F., Paul, R., Klin, A., & Cohen, D. (Eds.). (2005). Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Wing, L. (1996). The autistic spectrum. A guide for parents and professionals. London: Constable.

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