Clinical Placement: Communication and Language, Speech Disorders in Children (REK_206)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire and improve practical skills in working with children who have communication and language/speech disorders of various etiologies (hearing, maxillofacial deformities, developmental, functional, etc.).
Prerequisites
Communication and language development, assessment of early development. Speech sound disorders of various origins, course paper. Language disorders in children. Sign language.
Learning outcomes
• Will list communication and language/speech disorders of various aetiologies in children;
• Will classify types of communication and language/speech disorders in children;
• Will describe the types of learning disorders;
• Will list possible types of therapy in cases of communication and speech/language disorders.
• Will demonstrate communication and language/speech, voice assessment for children;
• Will perform an analysis of the disturbance;
• Will plan the necessary communication, language/speech, voice therapy;
• Will implement the planned therapy;
• Will consult on communication, language/speech, voice prevention, development and rehabilitation opportunities.
• Will systematise the obtained anamnesis and assessment data on communication and language/speech disorders of various aetiologies in children;
• Will interpret the obtained anamnesis and assessment data, plan and carry out the necessary therapy within the limits of one’s competence.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ilze Blūmentāle |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ilze Blūmentāle |
