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SPCH13012 Stuttering and Voice Across the Lifespan
Stuttering and Voice Across the Lifespan
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will advance your knowledge in the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and management of stuttering and voice conditions in children and adults. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework will provide context and structure to assist you in assessment, prevention, and management planning. Evidence-based and interprofessional practice will provide the foundation for your learning in all stages of assessment and management. Service provision in diverse communities and contexts will be discussed.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-Requisites SPCH13011 Applied Evidence-Based Practice for Speech Pathology SPCH12003 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, and Thorax SPCH12007 Speech Pathology Work Integrated Learning 2 SPCH13004 Language, Literacy, and Hearing in School Aged Children

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 1 - 2026

Rockhampton

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).

Website

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Class and Assessment Overview

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This information will be available on Monday 12 January 2026
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Previous Student Feedback

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 Student evaluations and unit coordinator reflection

Feedback

Recorded lectures and online activities should be posted at least 1 week prior to tutorial.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator ensure all recorded lectures and online activities are available at least 1 week prior to tutorial.

Feedback from Student evaluations

Feedback

Unit requirements were not clear.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit coordinator review the flow of content across the unit together with the task descriptions and rubrics for assessments and identify any areas where clarity could be further improved.

Feedback from Unit coordinator reflection

Feedback

Assessments tapped into important skills for clinical practice.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the format and knowledge/skill requirements of both assessments be retained to support practical application on placement and in the workforce.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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This information will be available on Monday 12 January 2026
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

Information for Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes has not been released yet.

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Textbooks and Resources

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This information will be available on Monday 16 February 2026
Academic Integrity Statement

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