Orthoptic and ophtalmologic assistance

The main general topics that the course addresses are: 1) Protective and Risk factors in adolescence; 2) Theory of mind and emotion regulation; 3) Programs for students with autism in inclusive settings. This is a 12 hours course. This amount is approximately segmented as follows: 12 hours, mainly traditional lessons, devoted to different kinds of evaluations, risk behaviors, protective and risk factors in developmental age, evaluation and treatment of students with autism spectrum disorder.

Because it is an introductory course there are no prerequisites.

1. Ruble L. A., Dalrymple N.J., McGrew J.H. (2012). Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success for Students with ASD. Springer. Edizione italiana a cura di Laghi F., Baiocco R., Pecci B. (2016). Compass. Un modello Collaborativo per promuovere la Competenza e il Successo di Studenti con Disturbi dello spettro autistico. Hogrefe Editore, Firenze. 2. Ancona A. M., Apicella F., Arduino G. M., Bertelli M. O., Ciambrone R., Ciprietti T., Laghi F., Molli A., Morselli C., Munari C., Vannucchi S., Venuti P. (2019). Buone prassi per l’autismo. Consiglio Nazionale Or-dine degli Psicologi. Quaderni CNOP, n.3, Roma. ISBN: 978-88-943786-4-1

The methods include lectures and discussions for learning knowledge related to the theories of developmental psychology. While the discussion on cases will be used to foster the ability to apply this knowledge to concrete situations.

Mandatory

The exam is oral. To pass the exam a score of at least 18 out of 30 needs to be achieved. This score can be interpreted as reflecting a sufficient attainment of the topics covered by the course, and of the abilities developed during the course.

Lessons supported by power point slides.

The methods include lectures and discussions for learning knowledge related to the theories of developmental psychology. While the discussion on cases will be used to foster the ability to apply this knowledge to concrete situations.