SPH211 Language Impairments in Children and Adolescents (8)
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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 from an individual, family and community/environment perspective. Students will be introduced to models of practice including, family-centred practice and collaborative practice as well as expanding their knowledge and application of frameworks for practice including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and the Clinical-Based Occupational Standards for entry-level speech pathologists of Speech Pathology Australia. Students will engage with the assessment and intervention of individuals/families/communities focussing on a range of impairments including specific language impairment and learning difficulties from infancy onwards, as well as health promotion. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of models of practice appropriate infants, children and adolescents
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SyllabusThe 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
- Models of Speech Pathology practice in childhood and adolescence
- Approaches to environmental assessment and intervention and health promotion regarding language development of infants, children and adolescents
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
