SPH1003 · Speech sound disorders

Overview

In this unit you will be introduced to the developmental foundations, clinical features, and evidence-based management of speech sound disorders in children. You will explore typical speech sound acquisition and discuss the characteristics and risk factors of speech sound disorders of unknown origin. Furthermore, through case-based learning and practical tasks, you will learn how to compare and contrast evidenced based assessment tools, determine classification subgroups in the diagnosis of speech sound disorders, and evaluate and justify evidence-based intervention approaches. There will also be a focus on how to communicate and collaborate effectively with the client, family and interprofessional team in order to deliver patient centred and culturally responsive care in your management of speech disorders. You will integrate theory with practical application and build your clinical reasoning skills through a variety of teaching and learning activities.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of typical speech sound development in children for the differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders;
2. Discuss the characteristics and risk factors of speech sound disorders of unknown origin in children;
3. Compare and contrast evidenced based assessment tools to determine classification subgroups in the differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders;
4. Evaluate and justify evidenced-based intervention approaches for children with speech sound disorders;
5. Communicate and collaborate effectively with the client, their families, and interprofessional teams to facilitate patient-centred and culturally responsive care in the management of speech sound disorders.

Workload

6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.