Unit of Study SPCH3004 Intervention for Adult Speech and Language (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

SPCH2014 - Assessment of Adult Speech and Language

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Develops students’ knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and monitoring speech pathology treatment of adults with acquired communication disability. Applies knowledge of theoretical frameworks, research evidence, and the perspectives of clients, to design communication interventions and involve communication partners in both individual and group therapy. Students are provided with an opportunity to acquire, practise and demonstrate entry-level speech pathology skills that underpin clinical practice.

Unit content

Introduction to treatment of acquired communication disorders in adults: Goal setting, Evidence-based practice, Service delivery approaches and Outcome measurement
Treatment for aphasia 1: evidence-based treatment approaches across the ICF and treatment planning considerations
Treatment for aphasia 2: practical application of treatment approaches
Treatment for dysarthria: evidence-based treatment approaches across the ICF, treatment planning considerations, and practical application
Treatment for apraxia of speech: evidence-based treatment approaches across the ICF, treatment planning considerations, and practical application
Treatment for cognitive communication disorders: evidence-based treatment approaches across the ICF, treatment planning considerations, and practical application

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term1	Term1
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

plan and justify speech pathology interventions and their implementation for adults with acquired language and/or cognitive communication impairments

plan and justify holistic speech pathology interventions for adults with acquired motor speech disorders

select and demonstrate intervention procedures for working with adults with acquired communication disorders

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Viva voce	SR
Case study	40%
Case study	60%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Viva voce	SR
Case study	40%
Case study	60%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Papathanasiou, I, & Coppens, P, 2021, Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders, 3rd edn, Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington..
Yorkston, KM, Beukelman, DR, Strand, EA & Hakel, M, 2010, Management of motor speech disorders in children and adults, 3rd edn, Pro-Ed..

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Better Conversations with Aphasia: an E-Learning Resource. Available at Better Conversations with Aphasia: an E-Learning Resource | Short courses - UCL – University College London

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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