Objectives and competences

This Expert Course offers key insights to understand autism, a condition that is often misunderstood. The rapid evolution of research has an impact on early detection and diagnosis, as well as on the necessary biopsychosocial interventions. All in all, it requires a professional commitment to constant updating, which is essential to guarantee good quality intervention in socio-family, educational, psycho-pedagogical, clinical and health areas

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateExpert diploma
Coordinating facultyInstitut de Desenvolupament Professional
Branch of knowledge
  • Education sciences
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
  • Medicine and dentistry
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits17
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment feeFirst year: 1.600,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period26/09/2025
End of teaching period01/06/2026
E-mailisabelpaula@ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage http://www.ub.edu/postgrauautismeub/
ManagmentPaula Pérez, Isabel
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To develop a solid knowledge of the manifestations of autism, including good practices for its early detection, clinical diagnosis, neuropsychological assessment, neurobiology and the main associated cognitive dysfunctions.
- To know the intervention and treatment strategies based on scientific evidence to improve care and support for people with autism.
- To deepen knowledge about socio-community intervention, addressing socio-family care and person-centred planning throughout the life cycle, from childhood to adulthood.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Aimed at graduates in Psychology, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Medicine and Speech Therapy, as well as students of the master's degree in Educational Psychology.

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

12/05/2025 22/09/2025

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Desenvolupament Professional (IDP)
Campus Mundet. Edifici de Migdia I. Primera planta
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebrón, 171.
08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address
Webpagehttp://www.ub.edu/postgrauautismeub/
Telephone934035175

Further information


AddressIsabel Paula
Campus Mundet. Edifici de Migdia I. Primera planta
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebrón, 171.
08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressisabelpaula@ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.ub.edu/postgrauautismeub/
Telephone934035175

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