The course will offer an introduction to the biological foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD – clinical features, assessment methods and research. The signs and symptoms in the dynamics of the disorders will be presented from a neurobiological perspective and in the context of genetics, neuroimaging, neurochemistry, and disease biomarkers. Examples of tests and therapy approaches will be briefly discussed as well. The course includes 16 hours of lectures and discussions and 14 hours of practical activities – case studies, observations, case discussions, interviews with parents, observation of therapeutic sessions with children with ASD and ADHD.
Course schedule
05.06.2023
10.00 – 13.30 Autism Spectrum Disorders – clinical features, definition, classifications, and assessment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/
14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Autism – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children with autism
06.06.2023
10.00 – 13.30 Autism Spectrum Disorders – neuroimaging, neurochemistry, genetics and environment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/
14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Autism – daycare center – 2 hours training includes interview with parents
07.06.2023
10.00 – 13.30 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – clinical features, definition, classifications, and assessment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/
14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children, parent’s interviews; presentations
08.06.2023
10.00 – 13.30 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – neuroimaging studies, brain functions, symptoms – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/
14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children
09.06.2023
10.00 – 16.00 Internship – ASD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 6 hours training includes observation of children, parents’ interviews, therapy sessions
Duration: 5 days
