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SPH523 Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology (8)

Abstract

In this subject you will learn about research principles and practices relevant to the planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention targeting language, interaction and cognitive functions. You will undertake database searches, critiquing of empirical research, data collection and analysis, synthesis and reporting of knowledge and information. You will use frameworks for goal-setting, and planning and evaluating intervention. You will apply intervention strategies with paediatric and adult clients and their families/caregivers. This subject builds on SPH513 (Assessment and analysis of language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology) and will contribute to your preparation for your workplace learning subjects (SPH515/17 and SPH525/27).

You will engage with a range of case studies to develop skills in identifying and writing specific, targeted and measurable goals, selecting evidence-based and holistic intervention goals/approaches and justifying goals and approaches selected for the management of language and cognitive impairments through critical reflection on the client's reported strengths, difficulties and available resources, and an understanding of the role of socio-cultural context in the experience of language and cognitive impairment.

You will participate in a range of online learning experiences that offer the opportunity for you to work through topics in small groups or pairs. You will share your ideas and knowledge and learn from others in interactive activities including structured activities and independent study. You will attend a 3-day residential school on the Albury campus where you will have opportunities to deliver, monitor and modify intervention to manage language and cognitive difficulties.

To demonstrate mastery of these learning outcomes and learning experiences you will write a series of intervention plans for individuals with different language and cognitive difficulties, complete a portfolio of practical activities during the residential school and write a professional report for a specified audience, summarising the intervention procedures and progress.

You will use the CSU Learning Management System, Interact2, to engage in learning activities with your peers and utilise a range of online technologies and tools to inform your assessment tasks. During the residential school, you will have face-to-face lectures and practice delivering a range of speech-language pathology procedures to manage language and cognitive difficulties in children and adults, under the guidance of certified practicing speech pathologists.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Online*Albury-Wodonga Campus
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH523
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Community Health

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted access for Master of Speech Pathology students.
Prerequisite(s)
SPH513

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to write and justify goals for intervention of language, interaction and/or cognitive difficulties, utilising holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with language, interaction and/or cognitive difficulties.
  • Be able to deliver intervention strategies with professionalism and care targeting language, interaction, and/or cognitive functions, and analyse and synthesise intervention data to monitor, evaluate, and modify intervention delivery, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, and using appropriate technical skills, demonstrated by completing a portfolio of practical activities, interpreting intervention data provided for individual cases and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to report intervention procedures, progress and professional decisions regarding language, interaction and cognitive management, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, using communication, technical and creative skills appropriate to a specific audience, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with language, interaction and cognitive difficulties, interpreting intervention data and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to apply knowledge of language, interaction and/or cognition to select and justify intervention procedures and models of service delivery, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and socio-cultural frameworks, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with language, interaction and/or cognitive difficulties, interpreting intervention data and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to apply research principles and procedure to the management of language, interaction and/or cognitive functions in individuals across the lifespan, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with language, interaction and/or cognitive difficulties, completing a portfolio of practical activities, interpreting intervention data and writing professional reports.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to speech pathology intervention for language and cognition
  • Specific Language Impairment
  • Early language delay
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Autism
  • Aphasia

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school. Students are required to attend a compulsory residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus, to develop skills in planning and delivering intervention targeting language and cognitive skills. Students will be expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

Specialised Resources

Students are required to attend a compulsory residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus, to develop skills in planning and delivering intervention targeting language and cognitive skills. Students will be expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.