PSYCHOLOGY
Understanding Autism and Aspergers Syndrome in the 21st Century
AUTUMN PN132
Saturdays
Tutor: Martina Carroll
This is a course about Autism Spectrum Disorders or ASD which is the term now used to include Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and related conditions. The aims of the course are to provide up-to-date information about ASD and opportunities to explore ways of living with Autism, supporting family members with Autism and/or working with those on the spectrum. The course will include a series of lectures and activities presented in three workshops, each of one day duration.
| BELFIELD | ||
| 3 Saturdays | Oct 6, 13, 20 | 10.30am - 4.30pm |
| FEE €175 | Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or ring (01) 716 7123 for Laser/ Credit Card payment |
Tutor Details:
Dr. Martina Carroll BA, MLitt, PhD is a Psychologist involved in teaching and research. Her main interest areas are human development; education & learning across the lifespan; art & creativity, mental health & disability; and equality & social justice. She studied psychology as a mature student having been a software developer earlier in life. She has a particular interest in mixing new and old technologies creatively and working with groups so that every individual can find ways to participate.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered:
- Autism as an Evolving Concept
- Diagnostic Criteria and Assessment
- Psychological Explanations
- Biological and Genetic Explanations
- Perspectives on Intervention and Education
- Family Perspectives
- Challenging Issues
Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests.
Roth, Ilona (2010) The Autism Spectrum in the 21st. century; Exploring Psychology, Biology and Practice, London: Jessica Kingsley in association with The Open University.
