This topic provides students with the theoretical knowledge to understand the communication development of children through the early schooling to adolescent period. In particular, relationships are explored between the ongoing development of oral language and phonological abilities with the development of literate language (including reading, writing and spelling) and higher level thinking and discourse. Evidence-based speech pathology research and practice are reviewed as to how children and adolescents at risk for delayed or disordered communication can be identified and appropriate management approaches implemented and evaluated. A particular emphasis is placed on inter-professional work within the school and other appropriate settings.
This topic focuses on oral and written communication development/disorders in children from the commencement of school through to adolescence. This topic aims to:
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