Autism in children 2500-PL-PS-FO1-01

Main topics (one point does not correspond to one lecture):

1. Definition and classification of autism spectrum. Development of knowledge: early childhood autism according to Kanner, Asperger's syndrome, the concept of "autism spectrum." Terminology.
2. Autism from a medical perspective (ICD-11, DSM-5). Dimensional approach: autistic traits and behaviors. The concept of neurodiversity.
3. Autism epidemic?
4. Social and emotional development of people on the autism spectrum.
Recognition, expression, and regulation of emotions. Social competence. Joint attention, imitation, and participation in social interactions.
5. Communication: non-verbal communication and language development.
6. Restricted patterns of behavior, activities, and interests.
7. Cognitive development of people with autism. Intellectual abilities profile. Island abilities. Specificity of information processing and cognitive functioning (theory of mind, executive functions, central coherence). Cognitive styles.
8. Biological correlates of autism spectrum.
9. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder. Early recognition of the spectrum. Diagnosis in older children and adults. Co-occurrence and overlap of diagnoses. Functional assessment. Methods, diagnostic tools.
11. Therapy, education, and rehabilitation of people on the autism spectrum. Therapeutic approaches. Early intervention. Effectiveness of supporting people on the autism spectrum.
12. The situation of families with children on the autism spectrum.

Main topics (one point does not correspond to one lecture):

1. Definition and classification of autism spectrum. Development of knowledge: early childhood autism according to Kanner, Asperger's syndrome, the concept of "autism spectrum." Terminology.
2. Autism from a medical perspective (ICD-11, DSM-5). Dimensional approach: autistic traits and behaviors. The concept of neurodiversity.
3. Autism epidemic?
4. Social and emotional development of people on the autism spectrum.
Recognition, expression, and regulation of emotions. Social competence. Joint attention, imitation, and participation in social interactions.
5. Communication: non-verbal communication and language development.
6. Restricted patterns of behavior, activities, and interests.
7. Cognitive development of people with autism. Intellectual abilities profile. Island abilities. Specificity of information processing and cognitive functioning (theory of mind, executive functions, central coherence). Cognitive styles.
8. Biological correlates of autism spectrum.
9. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder. Early recognition of the spectrum. Diagnosis in older children and adults. Co-occurrence and overlap of diagnoses. Functional assessment. Methods, diagnostic tools.
11. Therapy, education, and rehabilitation of people on the autism spectrum. Therapeutic approaches. Early intervention. Effectiveness of supporting people on the autism spectrum.
12. The situation of families with children on the autism spectrum.

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