SPH211 Language Impairments in Children and Adolescents (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject students will study language / learning delays and impairments in childhood and adolescence. This subject deals with approaches to the assessment and management of language / learning delays and impairments including specific language impairment and learning difficulties from infancy onwards, whether or not these impairments arise from or co-occur with a variety of related conditions (such as hearing impairment, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disability and head injury.)
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH211
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to describe the nature of language / learning delays and impairments in children and adolescents;
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of approaches and techniques in the assessment and intervention of language delays and impairments in childhood and adolescence.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Childhood language impairments and delays from infancy through to adolescence. Learning difficulties with a language basis and specific language impairment. Assessment of childhood and adolescent language Intervention methods for language delays and impairments in childhood and adolescence
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.