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Disorders of Fluency (AUDI90036)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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
AUDI90031 Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90032 Speech Pathology Practice 1
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

Corequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AUDI90033 Speech Pathology Practice 2
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90035 Speech and Language Disorders - Advanced
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Participation in practical (application of fluency measurement techniques)

  • 30 minutes
Week 420%

OSCE - Paediatric focused

  • 45 minutes
Hurdle requirement: OSCE examination must be passed		Week 1040%

OSCE - Adult focused

  • 45 minutes
Hurdle requirement: OSCE examination must be passed		During the examination period40%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorElaina Kefalianos
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

Time commitment details

85 hours

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Recommended texts and other resources

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Speech Pathology

Last updated: 31 January 2024