SPk040 Down Syndrome

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught partially online.
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Heislerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Dagmar Opatřilová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Mgr. Dagmar Opatřilová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SPk040/01: Sat 5. 12. 8:00–13:50 učebna 41, K. Heislerová
SPk040/02: Sat 17. 10. 8:00–13:50 učebna 41, K. Heislerová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is orientation in the topic Down syndrome. At the end of the course the student will know: chromosomal aspects of Down syndrome, classification of types of Down syndrome, features of Down syndrome (physical manifestations, frequent health complications, behavioral manifestations, communication problems). Other topics include support for children with Down Syndrome in education, cognitive functions and communication. Family care and support of the non-profit organizations will follow. The course reflects the current concept of comprehensive support for children and adults with Down syndrome in major areas, that influence their development, education, communication and social application.
Learning outcomes
• general orientation in the topic of Down syndrome (definition, classification, manifestations) • orientation in educational opportunities, speech therapy interventions and therapies • methodology of work and ability to create materials and aids for the development of people with Down syndrome • facilitating students personal contact with parents and children with Down syndrome through group discussions • overview of available literature, internet resources, films and videos related to Down syndrome
Syllabus
  • • What is Down Syndrome (DS) • Characteristics of people with DS • Physical manifestations • Health complications • Genetics • Forms and types of DS • Diagnostics • Communication skills of people with DS (communication problems, speech therapy) • Lifelong support and care • Cognitive and intellectual abilities • Typical behavior • Education options • Employment • Adult life • Therapies • Family of a child with DS • Nonprofit organizations • Famous people with DS
Literature
  • SELIKOWITZ, Mark. Downův syndrom : definice a příčiny, vývoj dítěte, výchova a vzdělání, dospělost. Translated by Dagmar Tomková. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2005, 197 s. ISBN 8071789739. info
  • ŠUSTROVÁ, Mária. Diagnóza: Downov syndróm. Bratislava: Perfekt, 2004, 240 s. ISBN 8080462593. info
  • PUESCHEL, Siegfried M. Downův syndrom : pro lepší budoucnost : metodická příručka pro rodiče. Translated by Dana Maděrová. Praha: Tech-Market, 1997, 131 s. ISBN 8086114155. info
Teaching methods
seminar with active participation, individual outputs, group discussion
Assessment methods
Active participation in seminars, own output on the topic, passing the final test (80% correct answers are required for successful completion of the course)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin.
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