REHA 4025 Complex Communication Needs

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401310

Coordinator Leigha Dark Opens in new window

Description The unit focuses on complex cases arising in speech pathology, multi-modal communication methods and acquired disabilities and application of Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems. Assessment and intervention methods for people with complex communication needs and those who use AAC are considered in detail. The scope includes acquired disabilities and various genetic conditions such as cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Speech Pathology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Pre-requisite(s) REHA 4022

Assessment

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Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Case Study 2,000 words 30 N Individual
Practical Viva 20 minutes 30 N Individual
Written Exam 2 hours 40 N Individual

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