SL2003 - Acquired Speech Impairments

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

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology

This subject will provide the theoretical foundation and professional skill base necessary for competent practice in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management of acquired motor speech impairments of neurological origin (the dysarthrias and apraxia of speech) across the lifespan. Informal and formal methods of assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management will be described and demonstrated.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of: The neuorological diseases, disorders and injuries associated with acquired speech impairments in adults and children; The underlying pathology and features associated with the dysarthrias and apraxia of speech; The limitations and restrictions acquired speech impairments can impose on the activities and participation of people with these impairments;
• Students will demonstrate competency in: Selecting and administering appropriate informal and formal assessments for acquired speech impairments; Analysing and interpreting assessment results; Identifying further information and referral requirements for acquired speech impairments; Developing comprehensive and detailed palns for intervention for acquired speech impairments; Reporting on findings and making recommendations for future management.

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:

All year 1 subjects and SL2001

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc156218.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours 13 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.