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Acquired Language and Speech Impairment 2
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HEASP3025 - Acquired Language and Speech Impairment 2
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4.2
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2026-09-10
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Speech Pathology
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Speech Pathology
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<p>The unit builds on previously learnt skills. Students will be introduced to advanced issues in the description, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of acquired speech and language disorders in adults; particularly, aphasia and dysarthria.Students will explore relevant speech pathology assessment and intervention, and critically evaluate the research evidence supporting their use. There will be an extension of the management strategies for aphasia specifically when alternative and augmentative communication is involved and in cases of bilingualism or multilingualism. Students will utilise evidence-based practice frameworks, including the ICF (International Classification of Disability, Functioning and Health), to support person-centered intervention planning.</p>
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<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Ethical and medico-legal issues in acquired communication disorders</li>
<li>Aetiologies and prognostic features that affect recovery of acquired language and cognitive-communication disorders</li>
<li>Interventions/Management of acquired communication disorders</li>
<li>Impact of cognitive impairments (e.g. memory, attention)</li>
<li>Acquired communication disorders including Aphasia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dyspraxia and Dysarthria</li>
<li>Alternative and Augmentative Communication aides (low and high tech options).</li>
<li>Living with a lifelong disability</li>
<li>Understand the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) when applied to assessment and management of acquired language disorders in those with acquired communication disorders.</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit builds on previously learnt skills. Students will be introduced to advanced issues in the description, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of acquired speech and language disorders in adults; particularly, aphasia and dysarthria.Students will explore relevant speech pathology assessment and intervention, and critically evaluate the research evidence supporting their use. There will be an extension of the management strategies for aphasia specifically when alternative and augmentative communication is involved and in cases of bilingualism or multilingualism. Students will utilise evidence-based practice frameworks, including the ICF (International Classification of Disability, Functioning and Health), to support person-centered intervention planning.</p>
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<p>Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Ethical and medico-legal issues in acquired communication disorders</li> <li>Aetiologies and prognostic features that affect recovery of acquired language and cognitive-communication disorders</li> <li>Interventions/Management of acquired communication disorders</li> <li>Impact of cognitive impairments (e.g. memory, attention)</li> <li>Acquired communication disorders including Aphasia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dyspraxia and Dysarthria</li> <li>Alternative and Augmentative Communication aides (low and high tech options).</li> <li>Living with a lifelong disability</li> <li>Understand the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) when applied to assessment and management of acquired language disorders in those with acquired communication disorders.</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp3025">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASP3022" target="_blank">HEASP3022</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASP3033" target="_blank">HEASP3033</a>"</p>
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None
Exclusion
None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate the research evidence supporting speech pathology assessment and intervention (including service delivery modes) for adults experiencing speech and language disorders, and employ it appropriately to promote client-centred care.</p>
K2
<p>Explore the various forms of augmentative communication, and how this may be used to support assessment, diagnosis and intervention.</p>
K3
<p>Discuss how various degenerative conditions impact on communication and what is expected as the disease progresses.</p>
S1
<p>Appraise the models of rehabilitation in the context of a neurological dysfunction and client centred care</p>
S2
<p>Select and justify appropriate, evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention for acquired speech and language disorders in adults.</p>
A1
<p>Plan person-centred, and culturally responsive assessment of acquired language disorders utilising the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) and best available research evidence.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Students demonstrate acquisition of knowledge of key theoretical concepts</p>
<p>Multiple choice and short answer question task/s</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Case based information resource and/or augmentative communication system</p>
<p>Written task</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A1
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<p>Group case study presentation</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Case based exam/assignment responding to questions around case study presentation relating to acquired communication disorders</p>
<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp3025">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: HEASP3025 - U4.2