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Disorders of Fluency (AUDI90036)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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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 subject students will be able to:

  • understand the epidemiology of stuttering, including causal and prognostic factors associated with stuttering;
  • describe and diagnose stuttering in child, adolescent and adult populations;
  • illustrate knowledge of a range of stuttering assessments and be able to apply appropriate assessments for different age groups;
  • evaluate and interpret stuttering assessment data;
  • describe approaches to assessment and treatment of stuttering;
  • select stuttering interventions appropriate to the age and context of the client;
  • establish intervention goals for individual clients;
  • document intervention progress & evaluate outcomes.

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: 10 November 2023