SPH204 Communication and Disability (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Students will be introduced to communication issues for people with disabilities and learn about a range of alternative and augmentative communication(AAC) systems available. They will learn about consulting with clients and significant others in order to design, develop and implement low-tech AAC resources.

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Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH204

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

SPH211

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to identify the key speech, language and communication issues associated with developmental and acquired impairments, that might result in a person needing AAC systems to support communication;
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theories that underpin the development of AAC systems in different contexts.
Be able to show a basic practical understanding of professional liaison and the processes involved in developing AAC systems for different needs.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Overview of links between different types of impairments (physical, sensory,cognitive, intellectual) and the need for AAC systems. Theory and practice in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Issues in conducting needs assessments through consultation and collaboration with clients and significant others. Evaluating interaction skills of communication partners of people using AAC systems.

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