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Volunteering in individuals with autism spectrum disorder from the perspective of volunteers
NOVÁ, Jana
The bachelor thesis deals with the topic of volunteering in individuals with autism spectrum disorders from the perspective of volutneers. The theoretical part concerns with volunteering, historical development, typology and areas of volunteering. Next chapters are devoted to autism spectrum disorders and support of families with child with ASD (autism spectrum disorders). Furthermore, management of volunteering in individuals with autism spectrum disorders is discussed. Attention is also paid to the importance of volunteering to the volunteer´s life, to motives, benefits but also to the negative aspects of volunteering. In conclusion, the importance of volunteering in professional life and professional orientation is explained. The practical part of the thesis focuses on the experience of volunteers with volunteering in individuals with ASD and their overlap into personal and professional life. Qualitative research was conducted using the polling metod, specifically six semi-structured interviews were performed. The results of the research show that volunteering in people with autism spectrum disorders brings pleasure to volunteers, changes the point of view of individuals with this diagnosis and contributes to the development of personality and change of life values etc. The findings of the research also show that they use the acquired experience and skills mainly during their studies at university and at work. The performance of volunteering in individuals with ASD even forced some of the participants to start special education at university.

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