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Research Area: |
Social sciences, Education (S 007) |
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Scientific Interests: |
Education of children with an autism spectrum disorder, meeting special educational needs, adaptation of the educational environment, individualization of educational programs for children with an autism spectrum disorder; social skills of children with autism spectrum disorders |
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Present Position: |
Associate professor |
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Education: |
Doctor of Social Sciences (Education), University of Siauliai, 2011. Dissertation topic: "Education of social skills of children with moderate intellectual disability" Master of Social Sciences (Education), Siauliai University, 2002 Qualification of special pedagogue and speech therapist, Siauliai University, 1998 |
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Experience (Past Positions): |
2021–2022 - lecturer of the study program "Special Education and Speech Therapy", VU Siauliai Academy. 2013–2020 - lecturer of the study program "Special Education and Speech Therapy", Siauliai University. 2012–2013 - lecturer at the Department of Health Studies, Siauliai University. 2005–2006 - junior researcher at the Health Center for the Disabled, Siauliai University. |
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Publications: |
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Study subjects: |
Pervasive developmental disorders; Practice of meeting severe and profound special educational needs. |
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Projects: |
2021-2023 – “Non-violent communication-language of life / NVC”; LT03-2-SADM-K01-034. Partners Empathos, Norway, Center for Social Integration. Funded by the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism. 2022 - "Optimization of the network of higher education institutions and improvement of study quality by connecting Siauliai University to Vilnius University", project code no. 09.3.1-ESFA-V-738-03-0001, exposure 2.1.3. Modernization of teacher training studies based on modern educational technologies. 2019 - Lithuanian-Latvian project "Joint and interdisciplinary long-life learning training for professionals working with neuro-sensorimotor disorders / INTERPROF”, LLI-352. 2017–2019 - "SIGNS of Autism: Translating a new training film for use by professionals in Europe". Partners: Cardiff University (UK), Autonoma de Madrid University (EU), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (IT), University of Šiauliai (LT), University of Latvia (LV), ASD National Development Team (UK), Autismo España, Lithuanian autism association "Lietaus vaikai". 2013–2015 – “LIEPA – services managed by the Lithuanian language”, code VP2-3.1-IVPK-12-K-01-001. Vilnius University, project coordinator, Siauliai University, partner. 2013-2014 - "Creation and implementation of the national system of science popularization measures", VP1-3.2-ŠMM-02-V-02-003. ESF. Project partners: Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, VU, KTU, VMU, MRU, SU, Public Institution "Kino Pavasaris", Public Institution "Science and Innovations for the Society", Lithuanian Students' Union, Lithuanian Catholic Academy of Sciences and Lithuanian Journalists' Union. Science popularization activity project "Virtual portal of the community of youth interested in science". 2012-2013 - "Development of competences of pedagogues and other personnel of children's socialization centers and correction of behavior of children / SOCPEDKOM", VP1-2.2-ŠMM-03-V-01-001. Qualification improvement program "Education and development of general education and functional competences of teachers, educators and educational support specialists". 2011 - Improving the quality of the activities and services of health care institutions by raising the qualifications of employees. Contract No. 20110401-1. Training of specialized professional knowledge and skills for employees providing health care services. Fiat Lux Training Department; Lithuanian Association of Physician Managers. 2011-2014 - "Creation and implementation of the national system of science popularization measures", project code VP1-3.2-ŠMM-02-V-02-003. Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. |
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Internships, Grants: |
2012 - Erasmus+ teaching visit, Jönköping University, Sweden. 2011 - Open International University of Human Development "Ukraine". "The preparation of the feasibility study is intended for the possible development and implementation of the joint study program of the II cycle in the field of social sciences in cooperation with the University of Ukraine (GASPA). SFMIS no. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-07-K-02-002". Kyiv, Ukraine. |
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Practical experience: |
1998-2022 "Ringuva" school in Siauliai, special needs teacher 2018-2022 Center for Social Integration, expert, consultant 2002-2004 social pedagogue, Siauliai children's care home "Saltinis" |
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Applied research projects: |
2021 - Access to the information needs and library services of individuals who cannot read conventional printed text. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. 2018 - "Persons with sensory integration disorders", "Slaugivita". 2015 - "The need for educational services for families in the context of the implementation of the lifelong learning concept". Siauliai City Municipality Education Department. 2012–2013 - "Effectiveness of activities of children's socialization center" According to the project "Development of competences of pedagogues and other personnel of children's socialization centers and correction of behavior of children / SOCPEDKOM. |
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Awards: |
2022 – acknowledgement for helping NP5, UAB company in consulting and preparing application for project no. 01.2.1- MITA-T-852-02-0076 "Application of specialized massage smart chair for relaxation and integration of children with autism spectrum disorders in the educational environment". 2019 – acknowledgement for adapting the educational space for children with autism spectrum disorder in Siauliai P. Visinskis Library. 2016 – acknowledgement for active participation in the preparation of the external institutional evaluation process of the Siauliai University. Rector Donatas Jurgaitis. 2016 – acknowledgement for participation in the founding conference of Siauliai University Alumni Association. Klaidas Palikevicius, president of Alumni Association, Siauliai University. |
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Other Related Activities: |
Head of the research group "Innovations in Inclusive Education and Meeting Special Educational Needs" Member of the committee of the bachelor study program "Special pedagogy and speech therapy". |