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SPH 824 – Complex Communication Needs and AAC
2016 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Liora Ballin
Scott Barnes
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MSpchLngPath
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit students consider the underlying conditions and the particular communication needs of children and adults with a range of disabilities. These disabilities include cerebral palsy, developmental disability, autism, and mental health issues. Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) will be discussed in detail and issues affecting families and carers will also be addressed. This unit focuses on functional communication assessment and intervention within a social model of disability.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Group Presentation | 30% | No | Week 5 |
| Review | 20% | No | Week 10 |
| Case study | 50% | No | Week 14 |
Group Presentation
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%
Students will present a review of a disability to the class. Students will address the impact of the disability on communication across a person’s lifespan.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Review
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Students will review research on an AAC systems, chosen from a given list.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Case study
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 50%
Case
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Delivery and Resources
Classes for SPH824 will be delivered over the regular 13 week semester. Students are expected to attend 3hr lectures and participate in in-class learning activities, small group work, and discussions.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment tasks
- Group Presentation
- Review
- Case study
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment tasks
- Group Presentation
- Review
- Case study
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment tasks
- Group Presentation
- Review
- Case study
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment tasks
- Group Presentation
- Review
- Case study
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
- Describe and compare AAC strategies and speech generating devices
- Evaluate the communication needs of those with complex communication disorders, including those with challenging behavioural and mental health concerns
- Select assessment and evidence-based speech pathology practices that integrate the views of those with complex communication needs and their family and/or carers
Assessment tasks
- Group Presentation
- Review
- Case study
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the prevalence, aetiology, neurology and physiology of the health conditions that underpin complex communication difficulties
- Discuss issues related to assessment and speech pathology intervention with individuals with complex and/or multiple disabilities
- Evaluate the impact of severity of impairment on the activities and participation in society of those with disabilities
Assessment task
- Case study