SPTH3102
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will focus on the theoretical and clinical features of adult acquired language and cognitive communication disorders, within the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO-ICF) conceptual framework and evidence based practice (EBP).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe acquired language and cognitive communication disorders in adults, including their aetiologies and prognosis.
2. Conduct, analyse and interpret assessment procedures suitable for adults with acquired language and cognitive communication disorders
3. Apply general and case specific interventions for adults with acquired language and cognitive-communication disorders, with particular emphasis on evidence based practice (EBP).
4. Identify and implement management decisions for adults with acquired language and cognitive communication disorders.
5. Discuss the impact of acquired language and cognitive communication impairments on caregivers, communication partners and the community.
6. Apply the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptual framework to adults with acquired language and cognitive-communication disorders.
Content
This course includes the following topics:
- theoretical perspectives and frameworks supporting acquired language and cognitive communication disorders.
- differences between language and cognitive impairment and impact of cognitive impairments (e.g. memory, attention) on language
- aetiologies and prognostic features affecting acquired language and cognitive communication disorders
- approaches for assessment and intervention of acquired language and cognitive communication disorders across a range of health and medical conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions.
- using culturally appropriate approaches for people with acquired language and cognitive communication disorders.
- working with caregivers and communication partners
- living with language and cognitive impairment as a lifelong disability
Requisite
Students need to be active in B Speech Pathology (Honours) (12318) to enrol in this course. If you have successfully completed SPTH3001 cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
SPTH1080 Introduction to Speech Pathology
SPTH2101 Paediatric Speech
SPTH2102 Paediatric Language
PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1
PSYC1020 Psychology Introduction 2
HUBS1403 Biomedical Science Part 1
HUBS1404 Biomedical Science Part 2
HUBS1107 Neuroscience and Head and Neck Anatomy
SPTH2002 Language Literacy and Hearing
SPTH2003 Multimodal Communication Across the Lifespan
SPTH2080 Clinical Practice
SPTH3101 Adult Speech
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quiz
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial exercises
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Formal Examination: Formal examination - closed book examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- SPTH3102 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 215.8 KB)
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