Child Language and Literacy Disorders

Course aim

Develop students' competencies in the application of theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice and legal obligations to the interpretation and reporting of assessment data, planning therapy goals and intervention for children and adolescents with Developmental Language Disorder and Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia), including bilingual, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Course content

Develop students' competencies in the application of theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice and legal obligations to the interpretation and reporting of assessment data, planning therapy goals and intervention for children and adolescents with Developmental Language Disorder and Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia). Pre-literacy skills are also emphasised i.e. phonological awareness acquisition & intervention. Working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients will be a feature. Aspects of consent, confidentiality, legal documentation, record-keeping and mandatory reporting are addressed. The process of evaluating the effectiveness of intervention is also introduced.

Textbook(s)

Paul, R., Norbury, C., & Gosse, C. 2018, Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence, 5th edn, Mosby

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1062	Studies in Language Development

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Professional plan, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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