Swallowing Across the Lifespan

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate awareness of normal swallowing across the lifespan and etiological factors involved in impairments of swallowing

2. Select appropriate swallowing assessments for children and adults.

3. Analyse and interpret assessment findings with regard to knowledge of normal swallowing.

4. Identify further information and referral requirements.

5. Develop comprehensive and detailed plans for swallowing intervention in children and adults

6. Report on findings and make recommendations for future management.

• Definition of normal swallowing and feeding development
• Anatomy, physiology and neurology of swallowing
• Clinical populations with dysphagia across the lifespan, including behavioural issues, transition to solids, reflux, sensory issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, prematurity, enteral feeding and transition from tube feeding to oral intake
• Cultural differences issues
• Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams
• Clinical and instrumental assessment for infants and children with swallowing disorders
• Clinical intervention for children and adults with swallowing disorders
• Ethical issues including decision making and person-centred care

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology(Hons) and associated combined degree programs.

It is expected that students have assumed knowledge: SPTH1001, SPTH1002, SPTH1080, PSYC1010, PSYC1020, HUBS1107, HUBS 1403, HUBS1404, SPTH2001, SPTH2002, SPTH2003, SPTH2080

Quiz: Quiz

Written Assignment: Written Assignment

Formal Examination: Formal Examination

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