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The Use of an Applied Behavior Analytic approach in the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Special Education Primary School
Prokopová, Zuzana ; Bartoňová, Miroslava (advisor) ; Vítková, Marie (referee) ; Franiok, Petr (referee)
The subject of this dissertation is on the use of an applied behavior analysis (hereinafter referred to as ABA) based approach in the education of pupils diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in a special education primary school. In the theoretical part, autism spectrum disorder (hereinafter referred to as ASD) is defined within the context of current knowledge, its anchoring in classification systems, symptoms, screening and diagnostic methods, and supported evidence-based practices as it relates to treatments available to individuals with ASD. Furthermore, the theoretical part deals with ABA as a scientific field and its use in the education of pupils with ASD. Last but not least, findings are presented on the inclusion of pupils with ASD in the educational process both here and abroad and introduces the Pennsylvania support class model as one of the possibilities of implementing education with the assistance of an ABA based approach. The research part of the dissertation is divided into three research studies, all of which have one common theme; the education of pupils with ASD in a special education primary school using ABA. In the first research study, a description on the current status on the usage of ABA in the Czech Republic as it relates to the education of pupils with ASD in primary...
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Motherhood in women with ASD
Finkerová, Veronika ; Vozková, Anna (advisor) ; Hrdličková, Kristýna (referee)
This bachelor's thesis examines motherhood in women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of the thesis is to explore how mothers with autism spectrum disorder experience motherhood. The theoretical part of the thesis is divided into three main chapters. The first chapter introduces autism spectrum disorder, its definition, manifestations, and autism spectrum disorder in women. The second chapter focuses on the topic of motherhood, its basic definition, and selected psychological and interpersonal aspects. The last chapter deals with motherhood in women with ASD and presents the results of previous research on this topic. The empirical part of the thesis describes the conducted qualitative research. The research goal, main research question, and five sub-research questions were determined. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with five mothers with autism spectrum disorder. The collected data were analysed using the method of thematic analysis. Four main themes emerged from the interviews with the participants: me as a mother, relationship with the child, challenges of motherhood, and support in motherhood. Each theme included several sub- themes. The research findings indicate that motherhood is challenging for women with ASD, but also brings positive aspects to...
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Respite care for people with autism spectrum disorder
ČECHOVÁ, Kateřina
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of respite care for people with disorders within the autism spectrum. The aim of this work is to emphasize the importance of this service, to raw near the content, the process, and the principles used to make the respite stay acceptable for clients with these diseases. This work is divided into theoretical and practical parts. The theory deals with characteristics, current approach, and terminology of autism spectrum disorders. Furthermore, it includes the etiology and triad of problematic areas as well as other symptomatic of ASD. It touches upon the diagnostics and classification of these diseases. It also deals with the families of children suffering from an autism spectrum disorder, the social services law, respite care and it includes general information about the organization of APLA Jižní Čechy, z.ú., where I conducted the survey research for the practical part of this work. The aim of the practical part of this bachelor thesis is to point out the importance and the principle of respite care targeting its contents, use, and the availability of lightning services for individuals with ASD. In order to achieve the goal, I chose qualitative research. To collect data, I created four versions of semistructured interviews - for clients with ASD, parents of the clients, personal assistants of respite care, and the service manager of APLA Jižní Čechy, z.ú. A part of the data collection was direct and involved observation during stays conducted on the premises of a Psychiatric hospital in Opařany. The survey research arises that respite care for people with autism spectrum disorder is very important, significant, and beneficial, nonetheless, it is not very widespread. The functionality of respite stays is built on an individual, equal, and empathic approach, communication, and cooperation among all participants.
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Maternal experience of raising children with autism spectrum disorder
RYNEŠOVÁ, Kateřina
The bachelor thesis is concerned with maternal experience of raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of this work is to describe how mothers experience the raising of their children with ASD, especially to chart the difficulties they face in raising children with ASD and what life in their families looks like. The theoretical part deals with the definition of ASD, attention is focused primarily on the raising of these children and its effects on the family, especially the mother. The practical part is based on qualitative research and it relies on semi-structured interviews with three mothers of children with ASD.
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Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Holeyšovská, Kateřina ; Niederlová, Markéta (advisor) ; Mertin, Václav (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its primary focus is an impact of ASD diagnosis on raising a child and secondary it also introduces the basic principles of intervention, which are broadly used in raising a child with ASD. Literature review part of this thesis defines current approach of ASD. It also describes the impact of impairments in communication, social interaction and imagination on raising a child with ASD. Important principles of intervention in raising a child with this diagnosis, which are individualization, structuralization, visualization and motivation, are presented there as well. The second part of this thesis presents a proposal for qualitative research that aims to point out differences between how mothers and fathers accept the diagnosis, perceive the impact on family relationships and use the principles of raising a child with ASD. Proposed research should provide hypotheses which would serve as a foundation for future research.
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Annotated translation: Un niño con autismo en la familia, Guía básica para familias que han recibido un diagnóstico de autismo para su hijo o hija
Schindlerová, Alena ; Obdržálková, Vanda (advisor) ; Králová, Jana (referee)
The thesis consists of two parts: practical and theoretical. The practical part contains the Czech translation of the introduction and the first three chapters of the Spanish parents' guide to autism Un niño con autismo en la familia, Guía básica para familias que han recibido un diagnóstico de autismo para su hijo o hija. The book published by The Institute on Community Integration (INICO) deals with difficulties of the inner acceptation of the diagnosis and provides basic information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The theoretical part includes the translation commentary where the aplied translation procedures, translation problems encoutered while translating and their solutions are discussed on the basis of the translation analysis of the original text. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Developing Communication Skills in Children with Autism Using Verbal Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis
Chrapková, Kateřina ; Klenková, Jiřina (advisor) ; Zemková, Jaroslava (referee)
TITLE: Developing Communication Skills in Children with Autism Using Verbal Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis AUTHOR: Bc. Kateřina Chrapková DEPARTMENT: The Department of Special Education SUPERVISOR: doc. PaedDr. Jiřina Klenková, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: This thesis deals with the development of communication skills in children with autism using Verbal Behavior - Applied Behavioral Analysis (VB-ABA). The aim of this work is to introduce VB-ABA approach as an effective intervention for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is a monographic work with emphasis on a theory. The empirical part consist evaluative single-case study. The thesis is devided into six theoretical and one empirical chapter. The first theoretical chapter presents the issue of communication in a view of behaviorism and compares this approach with classical linguistics. The second chapter describes theories of language acquisition and language development from behavioral and linguistic perspective. The third chapter discusses the development of children's speech in the context of ontogeny and its functions. The fourth chapter deals with the issue of communication skills in the context of ASD. The fifth chapter introduces evidence based practice and provides information on current international research of interventions for persons...
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Practical use of Applied Behavioural Analysis in the creation of individual educational plans for children with autism
Chrapková, Kateřina ; Zemková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
TITLE: Practical use of Applied Behavioral Analysis in creating an individual education plan for a child with autism. AUTHOR: Kateřina Chrapková DEPARTMENT: The Department of Special Education SUPERVISOR: PaedDr. Jaroslava Zemková, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: This bachelor`s thesis deals with the practical use of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in creating an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for child with autism. It also attempts to provide a more comprehensive view of the ABA intervention, which provides individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an additional option in their educational process. The work is divided into four parts. The first chapter characterizes autistic spectrum disorder and its classification. Included are descriptions of education possibilities for individuals with ASD as well as strategies for making an Individual Education Plan. The second chapter introduces the history and development of Applied Behavioral Analysis and specific Verbal Behavior Approach of Applied Behavioral Analysis (VB-ABA). To give a comprehensive view of VB-ABA intervention, included are the theoretical outlines of the structure and organization of the program, terminology defined as well as a brief overview of learning methods. The last chapter is focused on creating an Individual Education Plan and details the...
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Connectome in Autism spectrum disorders
Hrašková, Markéta ; Zemková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
This theoretical thesis covers the issues of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in relation to the brain connectome research. ASD belong to the group of neurodevelopmental syndromes and are characterized by deficits in communication skills, social interaction and stereotypic behaviors. The prevalence of ASD increases, its etiopathogenesis is very likely multifactorial. Within the ASD syndrome, precise differential diagnostic algorithms are difficult to implement in the absence of objective biomarkers. Extensive neuroscientific research, including the connectome projects, might improve the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the field of Psychiatry, including ASD. The individual's connectome profile might well serve as a new biomarker in psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The brain connectome represents the net of all neuronal connections in the brain. Mapping of the connectome across all ages, in health and in disease, is the main goal of the Human Connectome Project (HCP). The first HCP data show great interindividual variability with the environmental factors playing a crucial role. Extensive neurobiology research data on mechanisms of memory support the vital role of environmental stimulation in compensating for behavioral symptoms in ASD. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an...
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Applied behavioral analysis in a child with an ASD - case report
Šťastná, Kateřina ; Felcmanová, Lenka (advisor) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
Univerzita Karlova Pedagogická fakulta BAKALÁŘSKÁ PRÁCE 2018 Kateřina Šťastná Univerzita Karlova Pedagogická fakulta Katedra speciální pedagogiky BAKALÁŘSKÁ PRÁCE Aplikovaná behaviorální analýza u dítěte s PAS - kazuistika Applied behavior analysis in a child with ASD - case report Kateřina Šťastná Vedoucí práce: PhDr. Lenka Felcmanová, Ph.D. Studijní program: Specializace v pedagogice Studijní obor: Český jazyk se zaměřením na vzdělávání - Speciální pedagogika se zaměřením na vzdělávání 2018 ANNOTATION The theoretical part of the bachelor thesis deals with problems of autistic spectrum disorders, especially their main manifestations, it also introduces one of the possible interventions, applied behavioral analysis, focusing on verbal behavior where a significant part is devoted to mands. The practical part brings a case report of a boy supported by applied behavioral analysis and personal experience of the author of the work with the above-mentioned intervention. The aim of the thesis is to bring comprehensive information about the teaching mands of children with ASD to the Czech environment. KEYWORDS Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intervention, applied behavior analysis (ABA), verbal behavior, mands, learning the mands
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