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This module unit draws on current research into the management of clients with developmental speech difficulties in a range of contexts (e.g. schools, clinic, specialist units). It adopts different perspectives (e.g. historical, medical, developmental, linguistic/cross-linguistic, psycholinguistic, psychosocial, educational) in order to plan intervention programmes for preschool / school-age children, adolescents/young adults with developmental speech and associated literacy difficulties. Intervention programmes are evaluated by applying critical analysis skills in order to develop evidence-based practice. 

The following topics are covered on this module: Historical and Current Approaches to Intervention, Intervention Design and Approaches, A Psycholinguistic Approach; Childhood Apraxia of Speech; Phonological Awareness and Intervention; Cross-Linguistic and Bilingual Issues; Service Delivery; Evaluating Intervention; Word finding difficulties.

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Suitable for:

Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals with a special interested in speech difficulties and who have some background knowledge of in phonetics.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:

• Understand how theoretical models and frameworks can be applied to the management of developmental speech difficulties
• Recognise the associated difficulties which need to be taken into account when working with children/adults with speech difficulties, in particular, literacy and psychosocial aspects.
• Describe a range of intervention and research techniques used for working with children with speech difficulties.
• Reflect on interaction skills when carrying out intervention with children/adults with speech difficulties.
• Examine critically the management of developmental speech difficulties by working through others, e.g. assistants/carers/parents.

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Teaching Methods

The module content is delivered online and includes guided independent study, using online reading material available from the º£½ÇÉçÇø Library. Students are supported by º£½ÇÉçÇø tutors via online discussion boards and email. 

Online learning is supplemented by an optional 2-day study block in Sheffield.

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Timetable

The module starts in April of each year. The module runs over a period of 12 weeks, and this 15-credit module should take about 150 hours to complete (including preparation for the assignment). See timetable for the year.

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Assesment

A 3,000-word assignment.

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Fees and funding for the module

Fee information

Fully funded places may be available for NHS employees in Yorkshire and Humber, and in East Midlands – please contact us for more information

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How to apply for the module

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