SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology (8)

In this subject, students develop competence in speech pathology assessment of language, cognition and multimodal communication with reference to acquired and developmental impairments. Students critique theory, empirical research and holistic frameworks to plan and justify assessment across paediatric and adult populations. A key focus of this subject is the development of skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of assessment data using both standardised and non-standardised procedures. Students critique the holistic context of clients to evaluate and justify appropriateness of assessment planning, procedures and interpretation. Clinical reasoning and communication skills are developed through communicating assessment procedures and outcomes with a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

Subject Outlines
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Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 1 (30)
Online *
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH513. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Speech Pathology.

Assumed Knowledge

Knowledge of typical communication development across the lifespan; speech pathology range of practice areas; and knowledge of typical swallowing, and voice and speech production, including relevant head and neck anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to justify the selection of assessment procedures for assessing language, cognition and multimodal communication based on critical reflection, analysis and synthesis of theory, concepts and holistic client data
  • be able to demonstrate technical skills in the assessment of language, literacy, social communication and cognition while adhering to professional ethical standards and medico-legal requirements
  • be able to analyse and interpret language, literacy, social communication and cognition assessment data based on critical reflection, analysis and synthesis of theory, concepts and holistic client data
  • be able to use clinical reasoning and communication skills appropriate to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences to report and discuss assessment procedures, analysis, interpretation and professional recommendations regarding language, cognition and multimodal communication
  • be able to critique the appropriateness of assessment practices including the analysis and interpretation of data in the context of Australia's linguistic and cultural diversity

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Planning and justifying assessment of language, literacy, social communication and cognition
  • Collection of data for standardised and non-standardised assessment
  • Role of play and cognition in language and communication assessment
  • Analysis and interpretation of language, literacy, social communication and cognition assessment data
  • Holistic identification and analysis of client strengths, communication needs and environment, including the role of augmented assistive communication (AAC)
  • Multilingual/multidialectal language assessment

Residential School

This subject contains a 3.5 day Compulsory Residential School.

This subject contains a compulsory three and half (3.5) day residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus. The residential school enables situated learning, access to specialised resources, observation of expert practice, scaffolding of skill development, immediate feedback on developing skills, and assessment of competence against professional standards. Specifically, students will develop skills in administration of assessment tools to evaluate language and cognitive skills, and analysis and interpretation of assessment data. Students are expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

Special Resources

This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus. Students are expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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