Master in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
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Barcelona, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Headquarters: Barcelona - Madrid
Schedule:
Madrid: VS Barcelona: SD
Qualification: Master in Autism Spectrum Disorder issued by ISEP
The Master in Autistic Disorders provides knowledge and techniques in the following aspects: understanding of disorders, knowledge of early signs that lead to early detection, elements of action to reduce anxiety in the daily life of those affected, recognition of all aspects that surround this disorder, and presentation of various therapeutic approaches.
The Master in Autism will use a methodology based on the resolution of practical cases, in which specific cases of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders will be presented. Based on these cases, evaluation and intervention processes will have to be developed.
Double Degree
With this master's degree you get a double degree with the training itinerary that best suits your area of intervention. Consult with your pedagogical advisor.
Curriculum
Block 1. Definition, Evaluation and Diagnosis in ASD
- Module 01. Conceptualization of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Module 02. Detection, evaluation and diagnosis
- Module 03. Support framework for people with ASD: Methodology at the behavioral, psychopedagogical and family level.
Block 2. Specialized Support Programs for Children with ASD
- Module 04. Early care with ASD: evidence-based stimulation models.
- Module 05. Augmentative-alternative communication in ASD.
- Module 06. Oral language in autism spectrum disorders.
- Module 07. Addressing behavioral problems from positive behavioral support.
- Module 08. Teaching autonomy skills in people with ASD.
- Module 09. Sensory diversity: development of stimulation programs
- Module 10. Social participation: development of community programs and social skills in TEA.
- Module 11. Technological tools applied to people with ASD.
- Module 12. Music therapy in ASD.
Block 3: Education and support services for people with ASD and their families.
- Module 13. The role of families in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Module 14. School inclusion and ASD: Support for adaptation.
- Module 15. ASD in the female gender
- Module 16. Transition to adulthood in people with ASD
- Module 17. Affective education, sexual diversity and autism.
- Module 18. Socio-community resources for people with ASD and their family
- Module 19. Third generation therapies in the mental health of people with ASD.
Block 5: Practical applications
- Clinical cases in ASD
- Practices
- Master's Final Project (TFM)
22 Modules 60 ECTS
Program Outcome
Competencies of the Master in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- You will get an updated view of the characteristics of people with ASD throughout the life cycle
- You will recognize the neuropsychological theories that explain the information processing and interaction style of people with ASD.
- You will learn to detect the young child with ASD and carry out quality evaluations, arriving at an updated diagnosis based on the internationally recognized criteria of the DSM-5.
- You will determine specific ASD intervention programs and learn how to develop them individually for each person.
- You will identify the resources and programs that exist to care for people with ASD throughout life.
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Ideal Students
Recipients of the Master's Degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Master in Autism Spectrum Disorders is aimed mainly at graduates in Psychology, Pedagogy or Medicine, or graduates in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or Speech Therapy.
Career Opportunities
He works in educational centers, associations, early care and psychoeducational intervention centers, health and stimulation centers.