Syllabus
Introductory seminar addresses the definition, variety and general questions of childhood and juvenile handicaps. Specific topics include etiology, diagnosis, treatment and education of clients with sensory disturbances (dim-sightedness, blindness, hearing and speech problems), chronic illnesses (e.g. oncology-related problems, chronic kidney failure), disturbances of the early neuropsychological development (specialized neurological and rehabilitative care), hipotherapy, alcohol and drug abuse, smoking habits, communications with a handicapped client, and working with the family of the affected child using video training.
Annotation
Compulsory elective one-semester course for the third- or fourth-year students. The course represents a multifaceted view of the limitations, developmental and instructional needs of the individuals suffering from specific congenital or acquired defects, illnesses or habits.
Individual topics are oriented especially toward the available aids and methods serving in resolution of difficult life situations, particularly with the view toward patient?s usefulness and independence in adulthood.