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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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