Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Psychology and Social Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Neurogenic Communication DisordersUnit Code
SPE3111Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit provides students with knowledge of the neurological bases, and social and behavioural impact of neurogenic communication disorders. Students will be introduced to theories and techniques associated with assessments and treatments specific to the disorders of sensorimotor integration, cognition and language. Student will learn how to critically evaluate the theoretical assumptions underlying management of these disorders. They will be taught how to design and implement appropriate treatment regimes in a range of settings, across a culturally diverse population.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SPE2106
Co-Requisite Rule
Must be enrolled in course version K71, Y02
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply cognitive, physical, behavioural and social factors to the client's prognosis, goal-setting and overall progress.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic and cognitive neuropsychological aspects of language as they apply to neurological communication disorders
- Interpret the theoretical, neuroanatomical and physiological bases of neurogenic communication disorders as they relate to everyday communicative function.
- Justify theoretically driven strategies for the assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological communication disorders.
- Predict possible impacts of developmental, acquired and degenerative neurological conditions on communication skill.
- Select appropriate treatment outcome measures.
Unit Content
- Alternative and augmentative communication.
- Assessment procedures for individuals with these disorders.
- Conditions and diseases resulting in neurogenic communication disorders, including cerebral palsy, aphasia, cognitive communication impairment as a result of brain injury, dementia and Parkinson's Disease.
- Intervention programs for individuals with these disorders.
- Sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and cognitive neuropsychological models of language functioning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and case studies.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Case Study ^ | Sensorimotor disorders | 30% |
| Assignment ^ | Aphasia | 40% |
| Examination ^ | Cognitive Communication Disorders | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ LaPointe, L. (2011). Aphasia and related neurogenic language disorders (4th ed.). New York: Thieme.
- ^ Duffy, J. (2013). Motor speech disorders: Substrates, differential diagnosis, and management (3rd ed.). Louis, MI: Elsevier Mosby.
- Elman, R. (2006). Group treatment of neurogenic communication disorders: The expert clinician's approach. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
- Chapey, R. (2008). Language intervention strategies in aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
- Bryan, K., & Maxim, J. (2006). Community disability in the dementias. London: Whurr.
- Beukelman, D., & Mirenda, P. (2005). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Paul H Brookes.
- Bayles, K., & Tomoeda, C. (2005). Cognitive-communication disorders of dementia. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
- Kimbarow, M. (2011). Cognitive communication disorders. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
Journal References
- American Journal of Speech Language Pathology
- Aphasiology
- Brain Injury
- Developmental Neuro-Rehabilitation
- International Journal of Communication and Language Disorders
- International Journal of Neuroscience
- Language and Cognitive Sciences
- International Journal of Speech Language Pathology
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Psychology and Social Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Neurogenic Communication DisordersUnit Code
SPE3111Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit provides students with knowledge of the neurological bases, and social and behavioural impact of neurogenic communication disorders. Students will be introduced to theories and techniques associated with assessments and treatments specific to the disorders of sensorimotor integration, cognition and language. Student will learn how to critically evaluate the theoretical assumptions underlying management of these disorders. They will be taught how to design and implement appropriate treatment regimes in a range of settings, across a culturally diverse population.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SPE2106
Co-Requisite Rule
Must be enrolled in course version K71, Y02
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply cognitive, physical, behavioural and social factors to the client's prognosis, goal-setting and overall progress.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic and cognitive neuropsychological aspects of language as they apply to neurological communication disorders
- Interpret the theoretical, neuroanatomical and physiological bases of neurogenic communication disorders as they relate to everyday communicative function.
- Justify theoretically driven strategies for the assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological communication disorders.
- Predict possible impacts of developmental, acquired and degenerative neurological conditions on communication skill.
- Select appropriate treatment outcome measures.
Unit Content
- Alternative and augmentative communication.
- Assessment procedures for individuals with these disorders.
- Conditions and diseases resulting in neurogenic communication disorders, including cerebral palsy, aphasia, cognitive communication impairment as a result of brain injury, dementia and Parkinson's Disease.
- Intervention programs for individuals with these disorders.
- Sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and cognitive neuropsychological models of language functioning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and case studies.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Case Study ^ | Sensorimotor disorders | 30% |
| Assignment ^ | Aphasia | 40% |
| Examination ^ | Cognitive Communication Disorders | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ LaPointe, L. (2011). Aphasia and related neurogenic language disorders (4th ed.). New York: Thieme.
- ^ Duffy, J. (2013). Motor speech disorders: Substrates, differential diagnosis, and management (3rd ed.). Louis, MI: Elsevier Mosby.
- Kimbarow, M. (2011). Cognitive communication disorders. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
- Elman, R. (2006). Group treatment of neurogenic communication disorders: The expert clinician's approach. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
- Chapey, R. (2008). Language intervention strategies in aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
- Bryan, K., & Maxim, J. (2006). Community disability in the dementias. London: Whurr.
- Beukelman, D., & Mirenda, P. (2005). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Paul H Brookes.
- Bayles, K., & Tomoeda, C. (2005). Cognitive-communication disorders of dementia. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishers.
Journal References
- International Journal of Speech Language Pathology
- Language and Cognitive Sciences
- American Journal of Speech Language Pathology
- Aphasiology
- Brain Injury
- International Journal of Neuroscience
- International Journal of Communication and Language Disorders
- Developmental Neuro-Rehabilitation
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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