With this Course you will specialize in eating disorders of people with Autism in just a few weeks of intensive and dynamic work"

For children with autism, the prevalence of eating disorders is high. One of the main causes of these disorders are sensory alterations, which can lead to a serious nutritional problem. In this sense, identifying the needs of the student early in the school environment is a task that can be fulfilled by the professional education sector and work in a multidisciplinary manner.

In order to provide that comprehensive and complete response, TECH has developed this academic program that groups the most up-to-date and relevant topics in terms of Eating Disorders in Autism. A comprehensive and updated agenda according to the experience of the renowned teachers involved in its design.

The graduate, therefore, will be able to detect early this type of alterations in their students; for this purpose they will study everything concerning the orofacial apparatus and the process of swallowing, contemplating the various most common difficulties. In this sense, you will get the main tools and methods that will allow you to make a precise intervention, in addition to mastering the Basic Methodological Principles, the intervention techniques to give the necessary support to your students with ASD.

Also, through this degree will be studied in a practical way the general guidelines of intervention in food and proposals for psychoeducational mediation in case. This will be possible thanks to the exclusive material that prestigious professionals in the area have designed for this 100% online program that allows to be completed from any device with internet connection, in just 6 weeks.

Learn, through this complete academic itinerary, the most advanced psychoeducational intervention methods in eating disorders present in students and users with ASD"

This postgraduate certificate in Eating Disorders in Autism contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in NSpeech Neurorehabilitation and Orofacial Therapy
• The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provides scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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 high educational academic level that will allow you to intervene as a specialist in the work with children of the Autism spectrum to their eating problems"

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.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be updated on the latest advances and techniques in nutritional intervention for students with Autism in a program created for professionals in the school environment"

You will not have to worry about rigid schedules because TECH 100% online teaching methodology will adapt completely to your personal circumstances"

TECH has contemplated for this Diploma a series of topics chosen by experts in the area of Feeding Disorders in Autism so that the graduate obtains new tools that allow them to successfully intervene in each case that arises. Through a series of general and specific objectives to reach the goal in only 6 weeks, with the most updated knowledge of the current pedagogical market, you will be able to address the difficulties during the feeding process of students with ASD and create innovative proposals. 

You will be able to successfully manage the detection and early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the school environment"

General Objectives

• Develop a broad body of knowledge of the anatomical and functional basis of the central and peripheral nervous system
• Study the anatomy and function of the organs involved in basic functions such as respiration, phonation and swallowing
• Acquire knowledge in both assessment and speech therapy intervention
• Delve into rehabilitation techniques supported by clinical practice
• Develop intervention skills acquired from complementary disciplines such as neuropsychology, physiotherapy and psychology
• Become proficient in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurofunctional and logopedic disorders in specific groups with neurodevelopmental or syndromic disorders
• Know various approaches and intervention programs in neurological and speech therapy neurorehabilitation

Specific Objectives

• Know the concept of ASD and how sensory profiles influence diet
• Study potential strategies to deal with difficulties during feeding
• Learn how to develop work programs that enhances feeding function
• Provide support strategies in terms of understanding the context through visual, tactile and auditory support 
• Generate practical tools to be implemented in natural contexts
• Promote the creation of individualized, flexible diet programs based on the interests of autistic children

You will be able to create innovative proposals to solve the nutritional difficulties of students with ASD"