Overview
Aims
-To recognise the specific terminology of the occupational therapy and of the discussed pathology
-To identify pervasive developmental disorders
-To apply the theory related to the pervasive developmental disorders
-To create essential skills of logics and language required for the educational and
Course contents
1. The definition and classification of pervasive developmental disorders 2. The process of evaluation and the selection of the interdisciplinary team in case of pervasive developmental disorders 3. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for autism 4. Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of autism 5. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for Asperger syndrome 6. Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of Asperger syndrome 7. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for Childhood disintegrative disorder 8. Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of Childhood disintegrative disorder 9. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for Rett syndrome Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of Rett syndrome 10. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for Global developmental delay 11. Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of Global developmental delay 12. Planning the objectives and creating a plan of intervention for atypical autism 13. Implementing therapy and evaluating results for the treatment of atypical autism 14. The impact or pervasive developmental disorders upon the occupational performance
Learning outcomes
- Standard portfolio on given themes 30% - Written exam 70%
Assessment
- Standard portfolio on given themes 30%-Written exam