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Disorders of Fluency (AUDI90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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This subject will provide theoretical knowledge on disorders of fluency in adults and children. The subject will address the onset of stuttering in early childhood and its natural history. Evidence based treatment approaches for children, adolescents and adults will be presented and discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this course students will:
- understand the differences between stuttering and normal non-fluency;
- be able to apply appropriate fluency measurement and therapy techniques to child, adolescent and adult stuttering populations;
- be able to rank severity of stuttering and thus define which cases require intervention; and
- be able to plan and implement an intensive stuttering treatment course.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- well developed problem solving skills
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
- a capacity to articulate the knowledge gained in both oral and written forms
Last updated: 3 November 2022