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Stress profile in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Lukina, Julie ; Šporclová, Veronika (advisor) ; Veselá, Michaela (referee)
This thesis is dedicated to the issue of caregiving of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Caregivers of a child with autism experience an increased stress level, which is associated with the child's behavioural and social difficulties. The overview of literature deals with infantile autism, atypical autism and Asperger syndrome. At the same time, it brings the latest findings of research of early diagnosis, etiology and prevalence of ASD. The most important chapter of the overview investigates the psychosocial impacts on parents of children with ASD. These parents experience social isolation, financial problems, mental and physical illness and often impaired family relationships. Characteristics of parents and child with autism, social support and intervention belong amongst factors influencing the stress profile of parents with autistic child. Through the questionnaire Stress profile and semistructured interview the proposal for the qualitative and quantitative research aims at analysing and comparing the results of stress profiles of parents of children with infantile/atypical autism and parents of children with Asperger syndrome to determine whether these two groups of parents differ in their stress profiles. Key words: autism spectrum disorder, stress profile, parents, infantile...
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Orthorexia nervosa
Dražilová, Anna ; Šporclová, Veronika (advisor) ; Najbrtová, Kristina (referee)
The bachelor thesis is focusing on a relatively new disorder called orthorexia nervosa and that is why the term orthorexia nervosa is defined at the beginning of the theoretical section. Afterwards the existing diagnostic criteria are presented and special attention is paid to the factors, that support the development of orthorexia. The thesis also lists the groups, which are at risk of developing orthorexia. Furthermore, its aim is to distinguish healthy lifestyle from orthorexia in terms of pathology. The main part of this thesis focuses on comparing orthorexia with addictive behaviour, obsessive - compulsive disorder and with eating disorders. Following the findings of the previous chapters, the thesis presents methods used to treat orthorexia. The second part presents a proposal of a quantitative research project which would be carried out on university students diagnosted with obsessive - compulsive disorder. The design of this research is conceived as a correlation study and its aim is to find out whether there is a relationship between orthorexia and obsessive - compulsive disorder. Keywords: Orthorexia nervosa, obsession with healthy eating, obsessive - compulsive disorder, eating disorders, addictive behavior
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Therapy Of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Janáková, Kristína ; Šporclová, Veronika (advisor) ; Veselá, Michaela (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on various methods of treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In the first part of the thesis, the literary review, four evidence-based therapies of ASD are introduced. Also, the work outlines some of the alternative approaches to therapy with an emphasis on potentially dangerous methods. Furthermore, pharmacotherapeutic options which are commonly used to manage the comorbid symptoms such as anxiety, repetitive and automutilation behaviors are mentioned. The last chapter of the literary review is devoted to an overview of the latest research related to biological interventions and their potential to capture the cause of ASD. The main goal of the literary review is to outline various options for upbringing, education and overall improvement of the quality of life of people with ASD. The first part of thesis is followed by a research project proposal which is based on the literary review. The main objective of this part of thesis is to measure the effectivity of relatively new therapeutic approach, specifically a DIR/Floortime approach, in the Czech republic and the Slovak republic. A quantitative type of research design, a naturalistic study, was chosen for this purpose. This type of research design should enable a proper measure of the chosen therapeutic approach and its...
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Children with autism spectrum disorder in shared custody
Zoubková, Alice ; Šporclová, Veronika (advisor) ; Mertin, Václav (referee)
Bachelor thesis deals with the topic of shared custody in children with autistic spectrum disorders. It is a problem that is scarcely explored not only in the Czech Republic, but also abroad, and this thesis is therefore aimed at creating the first more complex Czech material with the given focus. The literary overview of the text initially deals with the contemporary view of autism as well as the psychosocial impacts of this diagnosis on the family. There is a chapter dealing with shared custody in the Czech environment, but there are also examples from abroad. However, the main issue is the decision-making of the courts on shared custody in children with autism and, in particular, a more detailed description of the factors that may influence the realization of this form of divorce care. In the second part of the thesis, a qualitative research project is designed to map the issue in more detail through semi-structured interviews with the parents of children with autism, who perform shared custody with various successes. Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, shared custody, family, divorce and custody arrangement
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Is there any relation between uncertainty and rate of anxiety?
Stralczynská, Anna ; Šípek, Jiří (advisor) ; Šporclová, Veronika (referee)
Works aim is to search relation between uncertainty and anxiety. First step was to focus on literature about this topic. First part of work is dedicated to anxiety, anxiousness and than to uncertainty in general and uncertainy of situation. Another topics of this work are changes in society and growing uncertainty and ambiquity, which are phenomenoms of these days. At the end of work there is suggested a search dedicated to the relation between uncertainty and anxiety.
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Editing, validation, standardization and preparation for publication of electronic version of an screening diagnostic questionnaire DACH
Šporclová, Veronika ; Niederlová, Markéta (advisor) ; Šípek, Jiří (referee) ; Thorová, Kateřina (referee)
The questionnaire DACH was created within the pilot survey of the dissertation project of PhDr. Kateřina Thorová, Ph.D. Since it was put into practice, the questionnaire has become a relatively common tool used in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The theoretical section of my dissertation introduces the reader to the wider context of Autism Spectrum Disorders - from ethiology to treatment (therapy). The empirical section then focuses on editing, validation and standardization of the DACH questionnaire created by Thorová. Empirical testing of the DACH was conducted on a sample of 240 people. Statistical analysis of the collected data demonstrated a relatively high level of reliability, sensitivity and specificity of the method, along with a high predictive value of positive results. The correlation between the questionnaire results and the results of the diagnostic assessment with the use of the methods of the "golden standard" for autism was lower, but can be considered as satisfactory. The main goal of my dissertation is to develop a standardized Czech method for screening early symptoms of autism in children. For wider access of the practical applications of this project, an electronic version of the DACH questionnaire is available, including scoring and general recommendations. The...
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Diagnostics of Lexical-semantic Level of Language for Pre-school Age Children and for Children with Specific Language Impairment
Malechová, Veronika ; Šturma, Jaroslav (referee) ; Šporclová, Veronika (referee)
This thesis examines the diagnostics of the speech development of pre-school children with the main focus on the lexical- semantic language plan and moreover, it compares the intact speech development to the impaired speech development among children who suffer from specific language impairment (SLI). The work conducts a survey of the diagnostic possibilities regarding the field of lexis and semantics among pre-school children, introduces the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test method and evaluates its possible adaptation into the Czech language environment. There are two main parts of the thesis: the theoretical and the empirical one. The first mentioned presents the most important theories and personalities in the field of speech development and acquisition, the ways of lexicon, vocabulary and semantics assessment methods both in the Czech Republic and abroad and specific language impairment as such. The second, empirical, part verifies the possibility of using the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test method in the Czech language environment. The quantitative research was applied and in each of its stages the data from 411 tested people were obtained. The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was modified to fit into the Czech language and it was subsequently presented to pre-school children. The main features and...
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Drawing and its meaning at preschool age
Orlická, Jana ; Šulová, Lenka (advisor) ; Šporclová, Veronika (referee)
The Bachelor thesis is focused on a children's drawing and its meaning in preschool age. It is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. The theoretical part is focusing on children's drawing in connection with specific aspects of preschool age evolution and then on positive development of a child using drawing and ontogenesis of the graphic demonstration. In the end I mention the diagnostic value of the children's drawing and application of drawing in artetherapy. The theoretical part is followed by suggestion of a research that is aiming for application of particular projective drawing method - Drawing-a-Person test and by preschool children as a complementary diagnostic method. Keywords: children's drawing, preschool age, diagnostics, artetherapy.
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Interaction and communication in school classes with children with ASD
Bendová, Hana ; Šírová, Eva (advisor) ; Šporclová, Veronika (referee)
Bachelor's thesis contains a literature review study and the research proposal. The theoretical section deals with basic informations about interaction and communication at school. It also discusses the issue of autism spectrum disorders, mostly diagnostic triad problem areas, in which they appear, and their particular types. There is also included the theme about education of individuals with these disorders. Next part of thesis deals with interaction and communication of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, especially those with diagnoses of Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. It mostly consists of findings of studies conducted on this topic. The practical part of thesis contains the research proposal. Its theme is a positive change in relationship between teacher and student with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism due to changing interaction and communication using technique video interaction guidance and its possible effects on the relationship between the student and his classmates. Keywords interaction, communication, autism spectrum disorders, student, teacher
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The Beginning of School Attendance and Possible Problems Connected With This Developmental Stage
Šporclová, Veronika ; Šulová, Lenka (advisor) ; Gillernová, Ilona (referee)
The theme of the thesis is the beginning of the school attendance and possible problems associated with this child development milestone. The theoretical part is focused on theoretical approaches to development of the child, the developmental level of pre-school and early school aged children. The next section deals with maturity and school readiness. Next chapter is devoted to the child's entry to the school. There we consider the various factors that might influence the first year pupil being successful at school and also how he feels at school. The theme of the empirical part is homework and the interaction between parents and school children in preparing for school. The research is the part of the international project briefly introduced in the text. The qualitative study follows the performance of homework, children's attitudes to homework and how children perceive their parents help with their homework. In the quantitative study we test the degree of statements of parents and children on issues related to homework, help with homework and attitudes to homework match. Key words: homework, home preparation for school, parents, pupil, cooperation, parental support, preschool age, school age
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