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Identify the main characteristics of a student with Neurodevelopmental Disorder and help them in their educational treatment to improve their intellectual abilities" 

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Nowadays, teaching professionals need complementary skills to develop their praxis, since there may be cases where their students present Intellectual Disorders or Disabilities. For this, they have to delve into techniques and methodologies focused on the improvement of movements and cognitive behaviors, this will strengthen the procedures to lead a social coexistence, improve the use of language and create affective bonds.

In order to face these challenges in the field in the best possible way, professionals must acquire a series of new competencies that will allow them to favor personal development and improve the quality of life of their students, as well as that of their families and relatives.

That is why TECH has designed this Postgraduate certificate, focused on the progress and personal growth of children and young people diagnosed with some type of Neurodevelopmental Disorder or who have an Intellectual Disability. Therefore, the teaching professionals will find within this program a wide academic range, full of audiovisual material, complementary readings and practical exercises based on real cases.

It should be noted that the program's course will be in an online format, so there will be no need to go to an on-site center. It will also have a virtual campus from which the content of the Postgraduate certificate can be extracted and reviewed as many times as necessary. 

Stand out in your professional field after having completed this Postgraduate certificate of high academic value" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability for Teachers contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • The development of case studies presented by experts in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A program full of updated information about ASD, so that once you have completed it you will be an expert in the field"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Turn the student's depression into an inspirational tool for the creation of artistic pieces"

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TECH offers you an innovative and high-impact program, tailored to your needs to achieve your professional goals"

Syllabus

The content of this program has been designed according to the most relevant aspects and of greater impact in the field of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability. In this way, the module has been shaped by delving in depth into specific topics such as communication and language, social relationships, psychomotor skills and the affective-emotional dimension. In this way, professionals will find a conglomerate of information, presented through complementary readings, audiovisual material and practical exercises based on real cases.

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Enhance your pedagogical skills according to the current and future needs of the professional field"

Module 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Intellectual Disability 

1.1. Intellectual Disability and the Cognitive System

1.1.1. Definition of Intellectual Disability
1.1.2. Historical Approaches
1.1.3. Current Interpretation
1.1.4. Cognitive Functions
1.1.5. Importance of the Cognitive System
1.1.6. Cognitive System Disorders
1.1.7. Definition of the Cognitive System
1.1.8. Parts of the Cognitive System
1.1.9. Functions of the Cognitive System
1.1.10 Importance of the Cognitive System

1.2. Variables in Development

1.2.1. Importance of Variables in Development
1.2.2. Personal Variables: Grade
1.2.3. Personal Variables: Prenatal Causes
1.2.4. Personal Variables: Perinatal Causes
1.2.5. Personal Variables: Postnatal Causes
1.2.6. Contextual Variables: Family
1.2.7. Contextual Variables: Education
1.2.8. Intellectual Disability Dimensions
1.2.9. Adaptive Skills According to the Intellectual Disability Criteria

1.3. Differential Aspects in Intellectual Disability

1.3.1. Introduction to Differential Aspects
1.3.2. Cognitive Development
1.3.3. Language and Communication
1.3.4. Affective-Emotional and Social Dimension
1.3.5. Psychomotor Dimension
1.3.6. Specifying Special Educational Needs in Students with Intellectual Disabilities

1.4. Multiprofessional Coordination

1.4.1. Definition of Multiprofessional Coordination
1.4.2. The Need for Multiprofessional Coordination
1.4.3. Family as the Core of Multiprofessional Coordination
1.4.4. Diagnosing Disorders
1.4.5. Education Center Professionals: Coordination
1.4.6. Education Center External Professionals: Coordination
1.4.7. Coordination between Internal and External Professionals
1.4.8. The Therapeutic Pedagogy Specialist as Liaison between Professionals
1.4.9. Students and Families

1.5. Identifying Special Educational Needs in Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Psycho-Pedagogic Assessment

1.5.1. Disorder Diagnosis Documentation
1.5.2. Disorder Revisions and Follow-up
1.5.3. Physiotherapist Documentation
1.5.4. Disorder Revisions and Follow-up by Physiotherapists
1.5.5. Orthotist Documentation
1.5.6. Disorder Revisions and Follow-up by Orthotists
1.5.7. School Documentation
1.5.8. Psychopedagogic Evaluation to Determine Student Needs in the Classroom
1.5.9. Elaborating Individual Curricular Adaptation Documents
1.5.10. Individual Curricular Adaptation Document Follow-up

1.6. Curricular Adaptations for Students with Intellectual Disability

1.6.1. Regulatory Basis
1.6.2. Concept of Educational Intervention
1.6.3. Importance of Educational Intervention
1.6.4. General Aspects of Intervention
1.6.5. Cognitive Aspects in Intervention
1.6.6. Socio-Affective Aspects in Intervention
1.6.7. Psychomotor Aspects in Intervention
1.6.8. Basic Aspects in Intervention

1.7. Organizing Educational Responses to Students with Intellectual Disabilities
1.8. Family Participation in Cases of Intellectually Disabled Individuals
1.9. Social Inclusion of Intellectually Disabled Individuals
1.10. Support and Resources for Intellectually Disabled Individuals

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Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability for Teachers

Among the many skills that a teacher must have is the proper management of students who suffer from some kind of pathology that alters their physical or mental state. One of the problems they may face is the normal alteration of neurodevelopment, which can cause from poor school performance and language deficiencies, to difficulty in emotional management and isolation from social relationships. As it is a complex subject that must be dealt with by specialists knowledgeable on the subject, TECH developed a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability for Teachers, which, in addition to delve into the Special Education designed by UNESCO, will delve into the methodologies, tools and material resources adapted to the needs of each student with special educational needs. Professionals who take this program will specialize in knowing the bases of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Neurology in order to establish specific guidelines that respond to the needs of each student.

Specialize in treating neurodevelopmental disorders

At TECH we provide you with the most complete and updated program in the industry; you will be able to complement your study plan with theoretical lessons and multimedia graphic content that contribute to the practical understanding of these topics. By specializing in this subject you will be able to guarantee student inclusion in educational environments through the use of diagnostic resources that demonstrate the special educational needs of each student. Additionally, you will be an expert in using didactic instruments and innovative methodologies in the classroom to facilitate the learning of these students. Once you have completed your educational process, you will have an in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic psycho-pedagogical theory used to face student challenges, as well as the cognitive, general and socio-affective aspects of intervention.

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Throughout two months of virtual study in the largest School of Education you will enhance your skills to deal assertively with this type of situations. You will learn everything related to cognitive functions, psycho-pedagogical evaluations and the affective-emotional, social and psychomotor dimensions in order to carry out an evaluative monitoring of this disorder. At TECH you will find unique learning methods specifically designed to provide the most up-to-date tools in the field.