The etiology of autism - a review of current concepts

Researches are still trying to figure out what is the real cause of autism. In the years several major concepts conceming patogenical mechanisms of this disease has not been determined. However, none of them turned out to be entirely good. The purpose of this article is to systematically review the concepts and select the ones that have been proven empirically.Researches are still trying to figure out what is the real cause of autism. In the years several major concepts conceming patogenical mechanisms of this disease has not been determined. However, none of them turned out to be entirely good. The purpose of this article is to systematically review the concepts and select the ones that have been proven empirically

Opportunities and Limitations of Persons with the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Realization of Their Own Vision of Adulthood

The article attempts to show different ways of perceiving one’s own adulthood by ASD persons. The reflections concern three areas where neurotypical adults establish strong relations: friendships, partnerships and occupational ties. Analysis of relevant literature and autobiographies of ASD persons helped indicate both possibilities of them realising their life plans and limitations they encounter on the way.3933134919Studia Edukacyjn

Sprawozdanie z Ogólnopolskiej Konferencji Naukowej „Człowiek w sytuacji granicznej – pedagogiczne interpretacje” Warszawa, 26 marca 2015 roku

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Emotional experiences of parents of children with autism

The purpose of this article is to compare the theoretical knowledge with parents' declarations concerning their emotional experiences resulting from the fact of having a child with autism. Main effort was made to indicate factors that affect these experiences, giving them a positive or negative meaning. Understanding the experiences that the parents of children with autism are highly probable to come across is extremely important as it can contribute to designing better supporting system for such families. It can also enhance mothers' and fathers' life satisfaction and increase effectiveness of preventive measures against the burnout phenomenon.The purpose of this article is to compare the theoretical knowledge with parents' declarations concerning their emotional experiences resulting from the fact of having a child with autism. Main effort was made to indicate factors that affect these experiences, giving them a positive or negative meaning. Understanding the experiences that the parents of children with autism are highly probable to come across is extremely important as it can contribute to designing better supporting system for such families. It can also enhance mothers' and fathers' life satisfaction and increase effectiveness of preventive measures against the burnout phenomenon