https://www.unialfa.com.br/vestibular/
What will I be able to do after the course?
▪ Assertively diagnose and assess neurodevelopmental disorders, such as AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ADHD and ODD, based on scientific tools and criteria.
▪ Develop and implement individualized therapeutic plans (ITPs) for intervention in different contexts.
▪ Conduct evidence-based therapeutic and educational strategies, promoting inclusion and support for individuals with neurodivergences.
▪ Act in an interdisciplinary manner in multidisciplinary teams, promoting family and community engagement.
▪ Develop projects applied to professional practice, expanding its activities in health, education and social inclusion.
Who is this course for?
▪ Psychologists, educators, doctors, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
▪ Educators, social workers and other professionals interested in working in the area of neurodevelopment.
▪ Professionals who already work or wish to enter multidisciplinary contexts, such as schools, clinics, hospitals and social institutions.
What are the objectives of this course?
▪ Psychologists, educators, doctors, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
▪ Educators, social workers and other professionals interested in working in the area of neurodevelopment.
▪ Professionals who already work or wish to enter multidisciplinary contexts, such as schools, clinics, hospitals and social institutions.
What will I learn in this course?
▪ Psychologists, educators, doctors, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
▪ Educators, social workers and other professionals interested in working in the area of neurodevelopment.
▪ Professionals who already work or wish to enter multidisciplinary contexts, such as schools, clinics, hospitals and social institutions.
MSc. JULIO C. ABDALA
Child and Adolescent Psychologist | CRP09/12642
– Professor in the Psychology course at UNIALFA
– PhD and Master’s student in Psychology (Experimental Behavior Analysis) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Lorismario E. Simonassi.
– Has experience in Experimental Behavior Analysis with emphasis on: (1) applied behavior analysis; (2) verbal behavior; (3) behavioral variability; and (4) quantitative behavior analysis.
https://www.linkedin.com/abdalafilhojc/
https://www.instagram.com/julioc.abdala
The Course's curricular components include the integral development of the student/professional, through pedagogical practices aimed at mastering and applying the theories proposed as bases for the creation and construction of knowledge and practical application.
| DISCIPLINE | RESPONSIBLE | DESCRIPTION | WORKLOAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Neurodevelopmental Disorders | Dr. Maria das Graças Nunes Brazil | Introduction to neurodevelopmental disorders, their neurobiological, genetic, and behavioral bases. Study of ASD, ADHD, and ODD, explanatory models, historical evolution, and relationships between environmental, biological, and social factors. | 30 |
| Child and Adolescent Development | Dr. Luiz Carlos de Menezes Povoa | Study of typical and atypical development, theories of human development, impacts of neurodevelopmental conditions on growth, social and school adaptation, and emotional, cognitive and behavioral aspects. | 30 |
| ASD: Diagnosis and Clinical Features | Dr. Fernanda Bizinoto Freire | Characterization of ASD, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5, ICD-11), comorbidities, sensory alterations, communication, social skills, restrictive/repetitive patterns, assessment instruments and challenges in early diagnosis. | 30 |
| ADHD and ODD: Diagnosis and Clinical Features | Dr. Fernanda Bizinoto Freire | Characteristics of ADHD and ODD, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5, ICD-11), comorbidities, diagnostic challenges, and impacts on academic, social, and family functioning. | 30 |
| Diagnosis and Multiprofessional Assessment | Esp. Saymon E. Ferraz Cardoso | Assessment tools and methods, multidisciplinary work, clinical, neuropsychological and educational instruments, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5, ICD-11), and challenges in different contexts. | 30 |
| Ethics and Good Practices in Multiprofessional Care | Esp. Patricia K. Alves de Amorim Bessa | Ethics in care, good interdisciplinary practices, ethical guidelines, and the impact of interventions on the quality of life of patients and families. | 30 |
| Psychopharmacological and Therapeutic Approach | Dr. Heloísa Caixeta | Principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, use of medications for ASD, ADHD and ODD, integration with non-drug therapies, and effects/benefits/limitations of drugs. | 30 |
| The Family and Neurodiversity | Ms. Acza Ferreira Rabelo | Impact of neurodiversity on family dynamics, strategies for acceptance and resilience, family support, and involvement in the therapeutic and educational process. | 30 |
| Assessment and Management of Crises and Disruptive Behaviors | Ms. Lucas Alves Landin | Strategies for crisis prevention and intervention, functional assessment, behavior management (aggression, self-harm, stereotypies), differential reinforcement, extinction, antecedent control, and ethical considerations. | 30 |
| Inclusion and Neurodiversity in the Labor Market | Esp. Angelica Soares Castro Dos Santos | Neurodiversity in adulthood, professional/academic challenges, intervention strategies, late diagnosis, inclusion in the labor market, adaptations and inclusive policies. | 30 |
| Clinical, Educational and Pedagogical Interventions | Esp. Leticia Martins Ribeiro Candido | Clinical and educational approaches, inclusive practices, pedagogical adaptations, skills teaching, evidence-based strategies, and impact on quality of life. | 30 |
| Public Policies and Inclusive Legislation | Esp. Gustavo Henrique Gonçalves dos Santos | Public policies for inclusion, analysis of legislation, implementation challenges, promotion of equity/accessibility, and defense of the rights of neurodivergent people. | 30 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD | – | – | 360 |
MSc. JULIO C. ABDALA
Child and Adolescent Psychologist | CRP09/12642
– Professor in the Psychology course at UNIALFA
– PhD and Master’s student in Psychology (Experimental Behavior Analysis) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Lorismario E. Simonassi.
– Has experience in Experimental Behavior Analysis with emphasis on: (1) applied behavior analysis; (2) verbal behavior; (3) behavioral variability; and (4) quantitative behavior analysis.
https://www.linkedin.com/abdalafilhojc/
https://www.instagram.com/julioc.abdala
Bachelor of Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC-GO) with experience in clinical and research behavior analysis. During my undergraduate studies, I was a tutor for General Experimental Psychology I, General Experimental Psychology II, Personality I, Clinical Psychology I, Supervised Basic Internship II, Supervised Basic Internship VII, and Stress Control and Management.
Prof. Dr. Lorismario E. Simonassi
Graduated in Psychology from Estácio de Sá de Goiás College, with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), from NEPNEURO, and ongoing specialization in Neuropsychology, from the Instituto Israelita Albert Einstein.
Child and Adolescent Psychologist | CRP09/12642
Prof. Dr. Lorismario E. Simonassi
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