Course overview
In this course, students will learn foundational concepts about the underlying neurological, cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor components that support communication and swallowing. Students will develop an understanding of communication and swallowing skill development and the factors that influence this process across the lifespan.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how communication and swallowing evolves across the lifespan, and describe the factors that influence communication and swallowing from infancy to old age.
- Apply the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework to communication and swallowing across the lifespan.
- Analyse, discuss and interpret information regarding communication and swallowing behaviours indicative of typical development.
- Reflect about group functioning and the relationship between this, and health professional teamwork skills.
- Describe and reflect on the different factors that impact attitudes towards cultural and linguistic diversities, and the role of speech pathology in delivering culturally responsive healthcare.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 22890
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 28
Class number 22889
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 0
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