SL1003 - Speech Development and Impairment

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Enrolment restricted to students in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

This subject will provide in-depth knowledge of theories and processes relating to oromotor function and speech development, and to current assessment and intervention practices for developmental speech impairments. Practical opportunities will be provided for students to observe, record and analyse normal and impaired oromotor function and speech, and treatment for speech impairments in children; and for students to practice simple assessment administration. Cultural consideations for phonological development and impairment will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge of the theories and processes underlying: normal oral structure and function; normal sound and speech development; cultural and ESL considerations for phonological development and impairment (including indigenous languages); impaired speech development (articularion and phonology); assessment and diagnosis of speech impairments; intervention for speech impairments;
• Students will demonstrate skills in: recording, transcribing and analysing speech production in children with normal and impaired development; assessment procedures for oromotor function and speech skills; and planning intervention for developmental speech impairments.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

SL1001 and SL1002

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc156216.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (5%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment components must be passed.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.