Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology

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Abstract

In this subject, students develop competence in speech pathology intervention for voice, swallowing and speech impairments, and stuttering. For each of these range of practice areas, students develop knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to negotiating and planning intervention with clients. Students develop and demonstrate practical and professional skills to implement and monitor interventions. They also critique theory, empirical research and holistic frameworks to facilitate client-centred care across paediatric and adult populations. This subject also facilitates critique of the role of health promotion as a form of speech pathology intervention for individuals or communities.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Speech pathology intervention for the following range of practice areas (RoPAs): voice impairment, swallowing impairment, speech impairment, stuttering;Negotiating and justifying goals for management of the specified RoPAs;Planning and negotiating intervention procedures and models of service delivery in the specified RoPAs;Communicating current evidence for … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Speech pathology intervention for the following range of practice areas (RoPAs): voice impairment, swallowing impairment, speech impairment, stuttering;
Negotiating and justifying goals for management of the specified RoPAs;
Planning and negotiating intervention procedures and models of service delivery in the specified RoPAs;
Communicating current evidence for interventions targeting the specified RoPAs;
Delivering interventions targeting the specified RoPAs;
Monitoring, evaluating and modifying interventions targeting the specified RoPAs; and
Communicating intervention procedures, progress and professional recommendations regarding management for the specified RoPAs.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Speech Pathology.

Pre-requisite

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive school

This subject contains a compulsory three and a half (3.5) day intensive school. Activities relating to intensive school may also be completed during the semester. The intensive school enables situated learning, access to specialised resources, observation of expert practice, scaffolding of skill development, immediate feedback on developing skills, and assessment of competence against professional standards. Specifically, students will develop skills in administration of assessment tools to evaluate sensory-motor skills, and analysis and interpretation of assessment data.

Duration4 days