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CSCD5060: Language 1: Early Development and Disorders
2026 unit information
This unit introduces students to language development disorders from birth to the end of preschool. The nature of language difficulties, disorders and differences together with principles and practices for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and different levels of service support are covered for the following paediatric populations: pre-linguistic infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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An understanding of basic linguistics including traditional grammatical analysis |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Critically apply knowledge of communication development, developmental theories and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to the assessment and intervention of children 0-5 years old.
- LO2. Demonstrate an understanding of standardised and non-standardised assessment techniques and analysis tools to assess and interpret language strengths and needs for children within the cultural and social context of individuals, families and communities.
- LO3. Use oral and written communication to develop relationships and explain health information to children, families and/ or health and education professionals.
- LO4. Select and justify goals, plan intervention and measure outcomes for children related to their language skills, cultural and social practices, family or community centred practice and evidence-based practice using innovative and engaging resources.
- LO5. Demonstrate knowledge of the recommended best practices for the provision of culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and other linguistically and culturally diverse children, and the importance of recognising the role of one’s own culture.
- LO6. Demonstrate the capacity to collaborate effectively and ethically as a team member in a range of roles across student learning activities, and assessment tasks and interprofessional team contexts within the scope of speech pathology practice.
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