SPTH2101
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will focus on speech sound disorders (SSD) in children, including typical speech development, assessment, analysis, diagnosis and intervention of children with speech sound disorders within the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptual framework and evidence based practice (EBP).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss speech development in children.
2. Apply the theory, aetiology and classification of child speech sound disorders (SSD).
3. Conduct, analyse and interpret assessment procedures suitable for a child with a SSD.
4. Identify and implement management decisions in children with SSD.
5. Apply general and case specific interventions for children with SSD, with particular emphasis on evidence based practice (EBP) and service delivery.
6. Apply the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptual framework to facilitate a holistic understanding of SSD.
Content
This course will include the following topics:
- speech development in children
- theory, aetiology and classification of child SSDs
- assessment of a child with a SSD (including case history, transcription, standardised and non-standardised assessment methods, instrumental investigation)
- SSD analysis and interpretation
- SSD diagnosis
- SSD intervention
Requisite
This course is only available to students who are active in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) [12318] and have successfully completed SPTH1080.
Assumed knowledge
SPTH1080 Introduction to Speech Pathology
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial exercises
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Formal Examination: Formal examination - closed book examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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