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Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan (AUDI90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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In this unit, speech production development and speech production disorders from infancy through childhood to adolescence and adulthood will be presented. In relation to disorder, Developmental, Syndromic/Genetic, Neurodegenerative/Movement and Acquired speech production disorders will be the focus of study. Traditional and current approaches to the investigation of speech disorders across the lifespan will be included. The unit will focus on the description, assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of speech disorders. The course will also cover the impact of speech disorders on impairment, activity and participation (using the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework) within the context of school achievement and peer, family, and work relationships.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- illustrate knowledge of a range of speech assessments available for different age groups;
- both describe and diagnose speech disorders across lifespan;
- describe approaches to assessment and treatment for speech disorders;
- evaluate and interpret speech assessment data;
- understand the different contexts of intervention delivery (e.g. prevention versus tertiary service delivery);
- select interventions appropriate to the age and context of the client;
- apply intervention strategies which link to the school curricula and/or adult literacy/occupational context;
- establish intervention goals for individuals; and
- document intervention progress & evaluate outcomes.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should show:
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats
- understanding of the normal curve and an ability to compare test results against tables of normal development
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANAT90011 | Anatomy and Physiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90027 | Clinical Processes A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90025 | Communication Across the Lifespan | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90033 | Linguistics and Phonetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90028 | Swallowing and Voice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90029 | Clinical Processes B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90030 | Language Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90032 | Speech Pathology Practice 1 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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1000 word written assignment and a 5 minute oral presentation (500 words) to be presented to the class
| Week 7 | 30% |
Diagnostic report
| Week 10 | 30% |
Written examination
| End of Semester 2 | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jessica Boyce Coordinator Elaina Kefalianos Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Duffy J. R. (2013). Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management. Elsevier (3rd edition)
Bowen, C. (2009). Children's speech sound disorders. Chichester, UK: Wiley Blackwell. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Speech Pathology
Last updated: 3 November 2022