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Specifics of parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder
Duková, Martina ; Valešová Malecová, Barbara (advisor) ; Mužáková, Monika (referee)
The focus of this diploma thesis is on parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the diploma thesis, specific aspects and differences of family functioning are discussed. In the theoretical segment, pervasive developmental disorders are defined historically. They define individual types of autism spectrum disorders with an emphasis on distinctive characteristics of deficient areas of development, and identify specific aspects of family life. It is also aimed at diagnosing autistic children and finding help and support for their parents. Qualitative research is the main focus of the practical segment. It aims to capture and map in detail important moments from the private lives of three families, in order to better understand their subjective experience of parenting a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
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Specifics of working with autistic clients in weekly residential care
ROZBOUDOVÁ, Markéta
The bachelor thesis deals with the specifics of the work with autistic clients in the weekly residential care of the Autis centrum, o.p.s. organization here in České Budějovice. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses mainly on the concept of autism and what is related to this concept. An integral part of the work is the introduction of the weekly residential care service provided by the organization. The practical part consists of qualitative research, which is carried out using semi-structured interviews with direct care workers in the weekly residential care.
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Applied Behavior Analysis, Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
HOLCOVÁ, Stela
The Bachelor's thesis focuses on applied behavioural analysis and therapy for children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. The Bachelor's thesis aims at analysing the opinion of parents of children with ASD on applied behavioural analysis. The thesis is divided into two parts. The theoretical section contains six chapters discussing the theoretical definition of autism spectrum disorders and applied behavioural analysis. The practical part consists of a quantitative research strategy using a questionnaire survey method. The respondents were the parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. A total of 205 respondents participated in the research. The obtained data were assessed using descriptive statistics in MS Excel software; the hypotheses were tested using IBM SPSS statistical software applying t-test and ANOVA techniques. The research results indicated that the awareness of parents of children diagnosed with ASD about the applied behavioural analysis is relatively high; nevertheless, a significant percentage of respondents had never been informed about this approach. Based on the research results, the attitude of parents of children with ASD towards applied behavioural analysis appears to be neutral. Parents generally did not observe any effects when the applied behavioural analysis was used. The first hypothesis investigated whether any positive effects of applied behavioural analysis were influenced by the type of autism, while the second hypothesis tested whether the age of their child influenced parents' more positive attitudes towards applied behavioural analysis. However, neither hypothesis was confirmed; the results failed to indicate any statistically significant difference. The Bachelor's thesis may provide feedback to therapists or organisations practising applied behaviour analysis. It may also help raise awareness of the therapy for parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
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Therapies Used in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
CAPOUCHOVÁ, Andrea
The bachelor thesis deals with therapies used in children with autism spectrum disorder. The aim of the bachelor's thesis is to find out what effect therapies have from the parents' point of view on the development of a child who has an autism spectrum disorder. Furthermore, this work focuses on what therapies children with autism spectrum disorder use and how often these children use therapies. Within the research, a qualitative research strategy was chosen. The qualitative research strategy used half-structured interviews with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder aged between 2 and 18 years. The selection of the research group was realized using the snowball method. Half-structured interviews were literally rewritten and then evaluated using open coding, and the codes were categorized. The results showed a positive effect of therapies on children with autism spectrum disorder. A positive influence means that the therapy has a positive effect on children with autism as certain changes are visible after completing the therapies. The biggest influence of therapies was found in communication, followed by imitation and understanding. In the past, nine therapies were used in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, but ABA therapy was used the most and music therapy and zootherapy were also very popular. Currently, half of the communication partners do not use any therapy. However, seven therapies are used at this time, where videotraining of interactions is the most applied. The frequency of use of therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder varies, but often therapies are used daily or never. With the help of this bachelor thesis, I expanded my knowledge about the issue of autism spectrum disorders and the therapies that can be applied in children with autism. We can never say for sure which therapy is the most suitable for a child with autism spectrum disorder because each person is unique and responds to therapies differently. The bachelor thesis can serve as feedback for therapists working with children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Inclusive Education at Primary School
KOSTKOVÁ, Hana
The Bc. thesis deals with pupils with autism spectrum disorder at the first grade of primary school. The thesis is divided into the theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part has two chapters. The first one defines autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their kinds. It also describes the typical manifestations of children with autism. The second chapter describes the inclusion of children with ASD in primary school, a role of an assistant of teacher and the relationships among classmates and pupil with autism. Facilities and organisations that can assist to schools and families in education of children with ASD are mentioned in the thesis as well. The main aims of the thesis were: to find available information on the inclusion of children with ASD, to find out the current experiences of assistants of teacher working with ASD children and finally, to check for up-to-date data on children with ASD in the South Bohemia region. The practical part was performed by qualitative research campaign using two methods: a semi-structured questionnaire and an interview. The thesis contains an evaluation of ten questionnaires with experiences of assistants of teacher working with a pupil with autistic spectrum disorder and their experience in the process of inclusion. Furthermore, current data on numbers of children with ASD in the South Bohemia region and information on the inclusion of pupils with ASD in common primary schools were obtained from the interpretation of the interview with a worker of the Specially Teaching Centre in České Budějovice. It can be concluded, because of application of inclusion, pupils with ASD have the same educational opportunities as other pupils at a common primary school.
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The Possibilities of alternative and augmentative communication for clients with ASD
ZEMANOVÁ, Kristina
The bachelor thesis focuses on the issue of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and behavior disorders. The aim of the work is to find out whether families with children with autism spectrum disorder use some of the AAC methods and whether, in their opinion, it is possible to prevent problematic behavior using an alternative communication system. The aim of the work is also to find out whether the use of AAC methods does not hinder the development of speech and, on the contrary, whether speech production can improve. The bachelor thesis deals with the issue of communication with clients who do not communicate verbally and at the same time do not use any of the AAC methods. The theoretical part, based on the study of academic literature, explains the basic term of autism, its characteristic signs and briefly characterizes the individual disorders of the autistic spectrum. It also deals with the definition of behavior disorders, communication and AAC methods that can be used when working with clients. The aim of the practical part is to analyze the data obtained by observation and evaluation of written questionnaires. The observation and questionnaire survey was carried out at the Children's Psychiatric Hospital in Opařany as part of respite care led by APLA South Bohemia. The method of quantitative research of questioning was used in this work and the results can be used by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders for the possible development of communication skills.
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Autistic siblings in a casual class in the kindergarten
PINGITZEROVÁ, Eva
The thesis deals with the inclusion of children with autism in regular kindergartens, it presents the breadth of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and the differences in individual diagnoses, even in sibling pairs of preschool children. It describes the way these children work and adapt to the environment of a regular kindergarten, also to the way of education and preschool education.
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Preparation of preschool Child with ASD for Beginning of School
SVOBODOVÁ, Pavlína
This bachelor's thesis describes the preparation of a preschool child with autism spectrum disorder for compulsory school attendance. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to verify possibilities for using the educational evaluation profile of a child with autism spectrum disorder up to age of 7 while using individually focused ways for elementary school preparation. The theoretical part of this bachelor thesis is focused on pervasive developmental disorders. Other developmental disorders are very often associated here and therefore is also focused on mental retardation. The practical part shows the qualitative research which is conducted in a kindergarten established under Section 16 paragraph 9 of the Czech education act. Case studies of selected children are presented here and possibilities of using the educational evaluation profile for creating an individual intervention plan are shown. Individual items in the profile are filled in with the assistance of observation and practical experience with the child. Based on the evaluation, the child's level of development is determined. The outcome of the practical part is that the educational evaluation profile is fully sufficient for providing an individual intervention of particular child with autism spectrum disorder.
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