Overview
In this unit, you will apply theoretical knowledge, ethical standards and evidence-based practice to the assessment and management of communication disorders in the school-aged population (approximately 5 to 18 years of age). Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, you will interpret assessments, and plan intervention strategies for the management of delays and disorders in this population. Service delivery models that encompass interprofessional practice principles and cross-cultural service provision in metropolitan, rural and remote communities will be discussed.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Requisites: SPCH12002 Communication Development and Disorders in Early ChildhoodSPCH13005 Acoustics and Phonetics
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Discussion with students
Students enjoyed the combination of face to face teaching with recorded lectures as they were able to revise content easily.
It is recommended that the unit continue to be offered in a mixed format (50% face to face and 50% online content).
Feedback from Staff reflection
Students responded well to the use of weekly case studies in class to consolidate the content they had learnt through the recorded lectures.
It is recommended that the lecturer continue to include weekly case studies to support students to apply theory to practice.
- Explain the impact of communication disorders on academic learning and lifelong achievement for the school aged population
- Identify and interpret formal and informal communication assessments appropriate to the school aged population
- Describe evidence based therapy models appropriate for the school aged population and present a structured therapy program.
The learning outcomes in this unit contribute to the development of clinical and professional competencies as outlined by Speech Pathology Australia's Professional standards.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Case Study - 50% | |||
| 2 - Oral Examination - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Textbooks
Articulatory and Phonological Impairment. A Clinical Focus
Edition: 6th Revised (2020)
Authors: Bauman-Waengler, Jacqueline.
Pearson
Harlow Harlow , Essex , England
Binding: Paperback
Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence
Edition: 5th (2018)
Authors: Paul, R., Norbury, C, & Gosse, C.
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-0-323-07184-0
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.conlon@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Review of assessment and differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders.
- Treatment of speech sound disorders.
Face to face tutorial:
- Treatment of speech sound disorders.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Treatment of speech sound disorders.
Face to face tutorial:
- Treatment of speech sound disorders.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Language development in the school years.
Face to face tutorial:
- Assessment of general language capabilities.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Informal assessment methods.
Face to face tutorial:
- Informal assessment methods.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Differential diagnosis of language disorders.
- Principles of language intervention for school aged children.
- Narrative language intervention.
Face to face tutorial:
- Assessment of narrative language.
- Narrative language intervention.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Language intervention in the school years.
Face to face tutorial:
- Language intervention in the school years.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Literacy development, assessment and intervention.
Face to face tutorial:
- Literacy development, assessment and intervention.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Working in Australian classrooms.
Face to face tutorial:
- Working in Australian classrooms.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Language assessment and intervention for the adolescent population.
Face to face tutorial:
- Language assessment and intervention for the adolescent population.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Assessment and intervention for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients.
Face to face tutorial:
- Assessment and intervention for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Supporting children with diverse needs.
Face to face tutorial:
- Guest lecturer: Tom De Paw (Clinical Psychologist)
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online lectures/activities:
- Integration of speech, language and literacy to provide holistic supports to school-aged children.
Face to face tutorial:
- Integration of speech, language and literacy to provide holistic supports to school-aged children.
Chapter
Readings will be outlined on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Case Study
You will be provided with information from a real case study including:
- Parent case history
- Previous speech pathology report
- Conversational sample
For Part A of this assessment task you will need to:
- Transcribe the first 50 utterances of the conversational sample.
- Analyse the language sample in relation to the domains of form, content and use.
- Write a summary of the results of the language sample with reference to the literature.
For Part B of this assessment task you will need to:
- Compare and contrast your assessment results with the results from a previous speech pathology assessment to highlight the strengths and weaknesses present in the clients’ communication profile
- Based on the assessment results and information provided, outline the communication-based diagnosis you would give this client. Justify your choice with reference to the literature and background information on the client
- Explain the impact the client's communication condition and any other co-occurring difficulties will have on activity and participation with reference to the literature.
Week 6 Friday (26 Aug 2022) 9:00 am AEST
This assessment task must be uploaded to Moodle by the due date/time.
Week 8 Friday (9 Sept 2022)
Feedback will be uploaded to Moodle.
Criteria 1 assesses your ability to analyse and interpret the results of a conversational sample in relation to form, content and use.
Criteria 2 assesses your ability to integrate and interpret assessment results from informal and informal assessment measures to draw accurate and realistic conclusions about the client's communication condition and the impact it will have on participation.
Criteria 3 assesses your writing style including your ability to use appropriate word choice, grammar, sentence structure and APA referencing.
- Explain the impact of communication disorders on academic learning and lifelong achievement for the school aged population
- Identify and interpret formal and informal communication assessments appropriate to the school aged population
2 Oral Examination
This oral exam will follow the following steps:
- You will be allocated a time to complete your Viva on your Moodle page.
- 48 hours prior to your viva, you will be provided with basic case history information and the assessment results of a paediatric client which can pertain to the developmental areas of speech, language, and/or literacy. In preparation for your viva, you are expected to research your case, and prepare to answer questions in relation to assessment interpretation, management planning and reflective practice. You are permitted to bring an A4 (double-sided) page of notes with you to your viva (size 11, Calibri font, 1.5 spacing).
- Your examiner will commence your viva by asking questions in relation to the ‘analysis and interpretation’ of the background information and assessment results you were previously provided.
- Next, your examiner will ask questions in relation to the ‘planning of evidence-based speech pathology practices’. As part of this section you will be expected to explain your management of the case including goal setting and intervention strategies. You will also be posed with a question in relation to a change in the background information of your case.
- Last, your examiner will ask you to reflect on your performance within the viva to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. You will also be asked to identify and justify strategies to support your learning and development.
- You will be given 60 minutes to complete your Viva.
Exam Week Tuesday (18 Oct 2022) 8:00 am AEST
Students will complete their Viva face to face on the Rockhampton North Campus. Students will be allocated a specific time to attend their Viva via Moodle.
Exam Week Friday (21 Oct 2022)
Feedback will be uploaded to Moodle.
- Criteria one assesses your ability to analyse and interpret informal and formal assessment results through integration of data.
- Criteria two assesses your ability to make an appropriate speech pathology plan including goal setting, intervention strategies/approaches and use of clinical reasoning.
- Criteria three assesses your ability to reflect upon your own performance, develop strategies to enhance clinical performance, communication effectively and demonstrate a professional orientation.
No submission method provided.
- Explain the impact of communication disorders on academic learning and lifelong achievement for the school aged population
- Identify and interpret formal and informal communication assessments appropriate to the school aged population
- Describe evidence based therapy models appropriate for the school aged population and present a structured therapy program.
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
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