Speech Sound Disorders

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SPTH 1009
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Course ID
208158
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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
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Course level
1
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Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Course overview

In this course, students will develop knowledge of how to address assessment, analysis and intervention for children living with speech sound disorders. Content includes: Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to transcribe speech sound data, speech sound development, assessment, analysis and intervention approaches; Interprofessional practice in speech sounds disorders, advocacy, culturally informed practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop assessment and technology literacy to facilitate formulation of evidence-based management for speech sound disorders.
  • Using the ICF framework, interpret assessment information in order to plan evidence-based intervention for clients with speech sound disorders.
  • Advocate for a client with a speech sound disorder and plan evidence-based therapeutic supports using an interprofessional practice framework.
  • Develop foundational knowledge of the clinical process for practice, including information gathering, diagnostic decision making, management planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Discuss culturally informed practice when working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Discuss culturally informed practice when working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20809
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 75
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:40am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:40am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20810
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
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Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:40pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
7 May - 28 May Thursday 12:40pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
5 Jun - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 1:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Class number
Class number 20811
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
7 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
4 Jun - 4 Jun Thursday 10:40am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SPTH1006 Speech and Voice Science

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in SPTH1008 Speech Pathology Assessment Practices

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH2051 Speech Sound Disorders at the University of South Australia

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