Overview
In this unit you will continue your study of neurogenic communication conditions in children and adults. You will apply and integrate the concepts learned in SPCH13003 Assessment of Neurogenic Communication Conditions to the holistic management of neurogenic communication conditions, including the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework throughout the unit. You will learn current evidence-based management approaches for neurogenic speech, language, and cognitive communication conditions throughout this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: SPCH13003 - Assessment of Neurogenic Communication Conditions
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Informal discussion with students, personal reflection, discussion with other neurological content lecturers
Upon reflection, the cognitive load of this unit is heavy as it requires application of diverse intervention theories and practical strategies across motor speech, language, and cognitive conditions.
It is recommended that the distribution of content across neurological communication units be reviewed by the speech pathology academic team to find opportunities to reduce cognitive load.
Feedback from Informal discussions with students
Students commented that the practical nature of the tutorial activities supported their learning and their application of neuro interventions on placement.
It is recommended that the emphasis on practical activities in tutorials be retained.