Principles of Management of Childhood Deafness - CAUD809
This unit explores the normal development of speech in children and the effect of acquired hearing impairment and/or acquired language disorders on speech perception, production, and the development of oral language in children. Common acquired auditory and language disorders observed clinically are discussed with regard to the management of medical, audiological and speech pathology issues. Issues regarding (re)-habilitation and education are addressed. This unit incorporates a number of site visits to educational facilities and services for children and adults with hearing impairment.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr John Newall |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Linguistics Faculty of Human Sciences |
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