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SPE3111 | Neurogenic Communication Disorders | ||
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
SPE2106 | Treatment Principles | ||
Description: | |||
This unit provides students with knowledge of the neurological bases, and social and behavioural impact of developmental, acquired and degenerative neurogenic communication disorders. Students will be introduced to theories and techniques associated with assessments and treatments specific to the disorders of sensorimotor integration, cognition and language. Student will learn how to critically evaluate the theoretical assumptions underlying management of these disorders. They will be taught how to design and implement appropriate treatment regimes in a range of settings, across a culturally diverse population. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
Y02 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013