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<p>This unit provides students with the theoretical knowledge to understand paediatric speech development and associated impairments; such as phonological disorders, articulation disorders, motor speech disorders, and structural disorders. This unit will emphasise the client as an individual and the effect that the speech sound disorder can have on an individual's participation in their family, social settings and community. The unit includes normal speech development, assessment, analysis, diagnosis and intervention of children with speech sound disorders within the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptual framework and evidence based practice (EBP). Evidence-based speech pathology research and practice are reviewed as to how to identify children at risk of delayed or disordered communication and implementation of appropriate management. This unit provides students with essential knowledge and skills for Speech Pathology clinical unit and practice as a Speech Pathologist.</p>
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<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Topics may include: Typical speech development Epidemiology of speech disorders Identifying children at risk of delayed or disordered speech Working with culturally diverse and vulnerable population groups Classification systems of speech disorders Assessment of developmental speech sound disorder Taking a case history Oromotor assessment screening and assessment tools Adapting for specific population groups, including multilingual children Intervention Childhood apraxia of speech Cleft lip and palate</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with the theoretical knowledge to understand paediatric speech development and associated impairments; such as phonological disorders, articulation disorders, motor speech disorders, and structural disorders. This unit will emphasise the client as an individual and the effect that the speech sound disorder can have on an individual's participation in their family, social settings and community. The unit includes normal speech development, assessment, analysis, diagnosis and intervention of children with speech sound disorders within the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptual framework and evidence based practice (EBP). Evidence-based speech pathology research and practice are reviewed as to how to identify children at risk of delayed or disordered communication and implementation of appropriate management. This unit provides students with essential knowledge and skills for Speech Pathology clinical unit and practice as a Speech Pathologist.</p>
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<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Topics may include: Typical speech development Epidemiology of speech disorders Identifying children at risk of delayed or disordered speech Working with culturally diverse and vulnerable population groups Classification systems of speech disorders Assessment of developmental speech sound disorder Taking a case history Oromotor assessment screening and assessment tools Adapting for specific population groups, including multilingual children Intervention Childhood apraxia of speech Cleft lip and palate</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp2012">061707 - Speech Pathology</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEASP1021" target="_blank">HEASP1021</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEASP1022" target="_blank">HEASP1022</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEASP6012" target="_blank">HEASP6012</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and discuss normal speech development</p>
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<p>Identify, analyse, and describe signs of speech disorders and their implications for children's communication, health, and social participation across the lifespan.</p>
S1
<p>Develop assessment plans for speech sound disorders using principles of evidence based practice, person-centred practice and culturally responsive practice.</p>
S2
<p>Apply the theory, aetiology and classification of child speech sound disorders.</p>
A1
<p>Select and justify appropriate, evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention for speech disorders in children.</p>
A2
<p>Identify the impact of speech sound disorders on children and families, especially in relation to issues of community diversity and the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) framework.</p>
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<p>Content covered in class and online learning throughout semester</p>
<p>Online quizzes</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
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<p>Development of assessment plan and intervention for a case study, including impact of disorder on children and families.</p>
<p>Written assignment</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K2, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Examination on unit content</p>
<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp2012">061707 - Speech Pathology</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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