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Developmental specifics of individuals with Angelman syndrome and Prader - Willi syndrome as the basis for special educator's work
Doubková, Světla ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Durdilová, Lucie (referee)
Developmental specifics of individuals with Angelman and Prader - Willi syndrome as the basis for special educator's work The thesis deals in a complex way with the issue of two rare syndromes - Angelman and Prader- Willi syndrome. It describes the manifestations and genetic background, outlines the options for special education and rehabilitation interventions as well as selected medical and regime measures. The thesis informs about the category of rare diseases and also mentions the strategies for approach to these diseases used in the Czech Republic. It also comprises a list of organizations in the Czech Republic that deal with the Angelman and Prader - Willi syndrome and which associate parents and others interested in this topic. The end, the thesis comprises casuistry of two individuals, characteristic syndrome bearers, and conclusions of a questionnaire survey among parents. Surveys through questionnaires illustrate the specific characteristics of inidividuals that have been used to define areas of support. The goal of the thesis was to describe the possibilities for pedagogic and other interdisciplinary interventions, map the situation in the Czech Republic, and to provide more information about this issue to anyone interested.
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Life Course Patterns, Similarities and Differences of People with a Disability
Reitzová, Hana ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
This thesis deals with life courses of people with a mental disabilities living in the area of Sluknov peninsula. Qualitative research is compiled by interviews that give us a chance to peek into their lives, thoughts and opinions. The thesis is based on theoretical foundations concerning the evolution of mental disability paradigm and legislative and social progress from 1950s to present days. Then I give a summary of options how to accomodate, educate and employ people with mental disabilities in the region. Key words: mental disability, life courses, qualitative research, interviews
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Supporting Teaching Strategies In Facilitating Instruction For Learners With Learning Difficulties (Linking Theory And Practice)
Salako, Olawumi Oluranti ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Stará, Jana (referee)
This study is aimed at understanding the various strategies teachers use in supporting learners with learning difficulties in an inclusive classroom. The study is centred on teachers perspectives, experiences and practices. It explored teachers understanding of the concepts of support to learners, learners' peer support, and their effects in facilitating instruction among learners in an inclusive classroom. This study enabled the researcher, and hopefully it should help readers, to determine various effective strategies to support learners with learning difficulties for better achievements. Qualitative research approach with case study design is used. Two inclusive primary schools are purposively selected in two different geographical and cultural locations. This enhanced indepth understanding and triagulation, from which conclusions are drawn on various effective supporting strategies for learners with learning difficulties. Two teachers in each school, making four altogether, are purposeful selected with sample criterion. Data were collected with semi-standardised-open-ended interview, and were analysed with Hermenuetics approach. The perspectives procured from the theories of Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding, which have been critically analysed in the literature review, was utilised in the...
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Listening to the voices of children with autism about their primary school experience
Underwood, Becky ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
Listening to the voices of children about their school experience can give valuable insight on how a school can improve their practices of inclusion and plan effective programmes of learning and support. Gauging the views of children with autism is underexplored in research, especially in the primary age range. There is an increase in prevalence of children diagnosed with autism each year. It is acknowledged that children and young people with autism are one of the most vulnerable groups to be excluded at school. Trying to address the gap identified, the aim of the study was to gain the views from primary school aged children with autism about their perspectives of school. A qualitative research design was chosen as the best approach. Gathering the meanings children with autism made for themselves about the context of school was best informed by using semi - structured interviews as a methodological tool. To facilitate the interview process children could choose to take photographs or draw pictures of the way they perceived school. A small purposeful sample was drawn of four children, all with a diagnosis of autism, between the ages of seven and eleven years of age attending a range of settings in primary provision. Data was analysed using a thematic, interpretative approach. From the results a unique...
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Role of volunteers in leisure activities of people with disabilities
Cudlínová, Olga ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to determine the role of volunteers in fulfilling leisure time persons with disabilities and to compare it with educational role of educators. The survey was done by qualitative research using case studies. Data collection was conducted using the methodology of the interview guide. The survey covered a total of seven people with disabilities. The survey results show that respondents in volunteers prefer positive prosocial oriented features (empathy, openness, desire to help, etc.). Furthermore perceive informal character roles volunteers. In most cases they accept as a friend. Some perceive volunteers as people who support them to meet their needs. Respondents with the volunteers devote collectively organized activities (trips, cultural events, traditional festivals, summer camps, etc.). The role of volunteers and educators perceive similary - in the preparation and organization of activities. Not in relation informality. Educators ranks in the school environment and in most cases they occupy a formal relationship. Volunteer in leisure activities of persons with disabilities complements and builds upon the activity of educators.
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Influence of primary reflexes for children with ADHD
Jirešová, Petra ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Hájková, Vanda (referee)
TITLE: Influence of primary reflexes for children with ADHD AUTHOR: Petra Jirešová DEPARTMENT: Department of Special Education SUPERVISOR: PhDr. Pavlína Šumníková, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: Bachelor thesis deals with the topic of the influence of primary reflexes on the education of children with ADHD. I deal with concept of ADHD syndrome, etiology and diagnosis in the introduction to the thesis. In the next section I describe the individual school facilities and educational opportunities of students with ADHD. Next, I focus on organizations that can help parents of children with ADHD syndrome. In the last chapter of the introductory part, I will dedicate the primary reflexes and neuro-developmental therapy. As part of its investigation, I mention any studies that I have extended the findings of the examination of neuro-developmental therapy. Goal of the thesis is to determine whether, practice exercises, affects the suppression of persistent primary reflexes in children with ADHD. Own observations I concluded that therapy can relieve some ADHD Symptoms syndrome and improving their education. KEYWORDS: ADHD syndrome, etiology and diagnosis of ADHD syndrome, education students with ADHD, Primary reflexes, Neuro-developmental therapy
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