A unique opportunity to create an inclusive educational environment for children with ASD and Genetic Syndromes, fostering their pedagogical development through the most innovative and dynamic speech therapy techniques”

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Genetic Syndromes are represented in a person suffering from them in different ways and degrees, each of them characterized by a series of atypical responses to usual behavioral stimuli. Among the most reiterative behaviors is the deficit that causes the reduction or nullity of social interactions, due to which, they cannot communicate normally, generating a cognitive-behavioral deterioration that affects not only their own development, but also the life of their relatives and their own environment

In this type of case, speech therapy professionals are essential, since they are specialists who know, in-detail, the systems and pedagogical strategies to deal with these cases, establishing alternative communication systems with signs and pictograms. In order to keep them up to date with the latest advances in the treatment of these patients and in the application of the techniques to the educational field, TECH has developed this very comprehensive program. This is a multidisciplinary and dynamic academic experience through which students will be able to immerse themselves in the basics of Speech Therapy and its latest developments applied to language. In addition, it provides an in-depth approach to autism and genetic syndromes, as well as the most effective and dynamic techniques for their pedagogical management

All this over 6 months of multidisciplinary and 100% online education where students will be able to establish their own academic calendar based on their time availability, since the main characteristic of this program is, without a doubt, its high quality without the need to attend classes in person. Students can then get caught up and work towards achieving inclusive and optimal education for all their students from wherever they want and through a program that is adapted to their needs and those of today's academic sector  

Thanks to its convenient 100% online format you will be able to work towards a deeper understanding of Autism, its characteristics and the best techniques to deal effectively with and for the child”

This postgraduate diploma in Speech Therapy Applied to Autism and Genetic Syndromes contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Pedagogy and Education 
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the book provide technical and practical information on those 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

The speech therapist represents a dynamic role in the treatment of Autism, therefore, having such a comprehensive qualification will reinforce your knowledge and will bring more quality to your service”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, in addition to renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts

You will have unlimited access to the Virtual Campus, where you will find additional quality material that can be downloaded to any device with an Internet connection"

The program includes an extensive analysis of the most frequent Genetic Syndromes at present, as well as the characteristics of each one of them"

The specialized treatment from the pedagogical point of view required by children with autism or suffering from other genetic syndromes is what has led TECH to develop this program. This is an academic experience that will allow students to delve into the basics of speech therapy and language, focusing on new developments that have emerged over time and up to the present. This way, you will be able to implement the most innovative strategies in your practice, contributing to an inclusive education for all

The course of this program will allow you to learn and delve into the necessary techniques to carry out a correct and functional evaluation of the different symptoms that may occur in ASD”

General Objectives

• Develop specialized knowledge on how to treat speech therapists when presented with a possible case of ASD or any genetic syndrome
• Determine language keys, contributing to an alternative and effective communication through which the patient can express their needs and feelings

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Basis of Speech and Language Therapy 

• Delve into the concept of Speech Therapy and in the areas of action of the professionals of this discipline
• Acquire knowledge about the concept of language and the different aspects that compose it
• Delve into the typical development of language, knowing its stages, as well as being able to identify the warning signs of language development
• Understand and be able to classify the different language pathologies from the different approaches currently existing
• Know the different batteries and tests available in the discipline of Speech Therapy, in order to carry out a correct evaluation of the different areas of language
• Be able to develop a Speech Therapy report in a clear and precise way, both for the families and for the different professionals 
• Understand the importance and effectiveness of working with an interdisciplinary team, whenever necessary and favorable for the child's rehabilitation 

Module 2. Understanding Autism

• Know what is necessary in making contact with the disorder. Identify myths and false beliefs
• Know the different areas affected, as well as the first indicators within the therapeutic process
• Promote professional competence based on a global vision of the clinical picture: multifactorial assessment
• Provide the necessary tools for an adequate specific adaptation in each case
• Broaden the vision of the field of action, taking into account professionals and family as an active role
• Be aware of the role of the speech therapist as a dynamic element in the patient with Autism

Module 3. Genetic Syndromes 

• Be able to know and identify the most frequent and current Genetic Syndromes  
• Know and delve into the characteristics of each of the syndromes described in the Postgraduate Diploma
• Acquire optimal knowledge to carry out a correct and functional evaluation of the different symptoms that may occur 
• Delve into different intervention tools, including material and resources, both manipulatives and computer devices, as well as possible adaptations to be made All this, in order to achieve an effective and efficient intervention by the professional 

A program designed to surpass even the most ambitious objectives of its students and where you will find the most exhaustive and innovative information to achieve it”