| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 301317 (v.2) Human Communication Science 272 or any previous version
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| Co Requisite(s): | 301312 (v.2) Counselling 371
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| Syllabus: | A theoretical model is used to guide the selection of parameters that best reflect function at all levels of speech, language processing and swallowing. Acoustic analysis in macro and micro analysis of language, speech, voice production and swallowing. Use and interpretation of videofluroscopy, manometry and fibreoptic endoscopic examination in speech, voice and swallowing disorders. Speech recognition and synthesis in diagnosis and management of speech, language and voice disorders and the development and evaluation of alternative and augmentative communication devices. Advanced literature searching. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Develop an evidence-based assessment protocol for a client with a communication disorder. Develop an intervention plan for a client with a communication disorder. Work collaboratively and independently to develop an evidence based approach to clinical practice. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Participation in all scheduled classes. Assessment Case Study 50%. Intervention Case Study 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
