Child Language and Literacy Disorders

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SPTH 1007
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Course ID
208156
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Stephanie Mallen
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will 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. 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 and 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.

Course learning outcomes

  • Integrate assessment data on the language skills of a paediatric client.
  • Plan and document a management program for children with developmental communication disorders and delayed literacy skill acquisition, from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.
  • Evaluate treatment approaches and strategies for children with developmental communication disorders and Specific Learning Disorder (Dyslexia).

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20805
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 28475
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Class number
Class number 28474
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SPTH1005 Studies in Language Development

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH2047 Child Language and Literacy Disorders at the University of South Australia

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