To introduce students to the diagnosis and treatment of language and communication problems arising as side effects from non-language disabilities, together with dealing with language problems in subjects with multiple disabilities.
Main themes
Assessment and treatment of language and communication in the following disabilities : mental delay, autism, cerebral motor infirmity, epilepsy, cranial traumatism, blindness. General questions in speech and language therapy :
assessment of non-verbal communication, alternative and augmentative systems of communication, parental guidance. This course is closely linked to LOGO8407 Disability : neuropediatric clinic.
Content and teaching methods
To introduce students to the diagnosis and treatment of language and communication problems arising as side effects from non-language disabilities, together with dealing with language problems in subjects with multiple disabilities.
Assessment and treatment of language and communication in the following disabilities : mental delay, autism, cerebral motor infirmity, epilepsy, cranial traumatism, blindness. General questions in speech and language therapy :
assessment of non-verbal communication, alternative and augmentative systems of communication, parental guidance. This course is closely linked to LOGO8407 Disability : neuropediatric clinic.