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
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SPH211 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.