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.
HD/FL
One session
School of Community Health
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