Unit Outline

This unit will provide you with foundational knowledge of human development, and communication and swallowing across the lifespan, to allow focus on developing clinical observation skills necessary for planning assessment, intervention, and evaluation while integrating key theoretical and practice frameworks. There will be a focus on the importance of cultural sensitivity and responsivity to enhance person-centred practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Integrate knowledge of typical communication and swallowing development with a broader understanding of domains of human development and function.
2	Apply theoretical, clinical reasoning, and practice frameworks, including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and reflective practice, to describe and evaluate communication and swallowing across the lifespan.
3	Plan culturally responsive assessment to gather information from a range of sources to understand the communication and swallowing needs of the individual and community.
4	Identify conditions that may affect communication and/or swallowing at different stages across the lifespan.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Co-requisite	CXA705 Becoming an Allied Health Professional Foundations of Speech Pathology

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This is the first iteration of the unit, so no alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quizzes	Week 2	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Paediatric Case Study Assignment	Week 7	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Adolescent Case Study Assignment	Week 11	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Adult Case Study Assignment	Week 14	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

You will be required to complete short online quizzes at the end of each topic (total five quizzes). Each quiz will include 10 multiple choice or short answer questions related to common conditions that affect communication and swallowing covered in the respective topic. This series of five online quizzes provides opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate understanding of human communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

Task Length:

20 minutes per quiz

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrate knowledge of human development and other biomedical and psychosocial factors that may affect communication and swallowing across the lifespan.	LO1, LO4
2	Identify common conditions that affect communication and swallowing across the lifespan.	LO3, LO4
3	Demonstrate knowledge of the holistic impact of communication and swallowing disorders across domains of function.	LO1, LO2, LO4
4	Demonstrate knowledge of the co-occurrence of common conditions and their contributions to communication and swallowing difficulties.	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Paediatric Case Study Assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding of typical development and knowledge of assessment principles in response to paediatric case information you will be given. You will describe and analyse a child’s development across developmental domains, communication and feeding.
Your assessment submission will comprise several components, including written and video tasks. Tasks may include analysis and interpretation of case data within the context of a theoretical model, identifying gaps in case information required to plan further assessment, scripting feedback, responding to cultural considerations, identifying roles and responsibilities of team members, and reflecting on the process of gathering and interpreting information. Some of the tasks may require you to film role-play videos and demonstrate clinical and interactional skills.
The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

1500 words and 10 minutes video content

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret paediatric case assessment and observation data in terms of the developmental domains (e.g. motor, cognitive, social behaviour and play, self-regulation and attention, attachment).	LO1, LO2
2	Analyse and interpret paediatric case assessment and observation data of communication (e.g., speech, language, voice, fluency, multimodal communication, literacy) and feeding or swallowing to support the child’s needs.	LO1, LO2
3	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further assessment.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Script feedback on the assessment process and interpretation for family members.	LO1, LO2
5	Appraise the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity considerations in assessment interpretation and planning.	LO1, LO2
6	Identify roles and responsibilities of relevant people including interprofessional team members.	LO2, LO3
7	Demonstrate reflective practice skills regarding the process of gathering and interpreting case information.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Adolescent Case Study Assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding of typical development and knowledge of assessment principles in response to adolescent case information you will be given. You will describe and analyse an adolescent’s development across developmental domains, communication and mealtime.
Your assessment submission will comprise several components, including written and video tasks. Tasks may include analysis and interpretation of case data within the context of a theoretical model, identifying gaps in case information required to plan further assessment, scripting feedback, responding to cultural considerations, identifying roles and responsibilities of team members, and reflecting on the process of gathering and interpreting information. Some of the tasks may require you to film role-play videos and demonstrate clinical and interactional skills.

The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

1500 words and 10 minutes video content

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret adolescent case assessment and observation data in terms of the developmental domains (e.g. motor, cognitive, educational, self-regulation and attention, psychosocial).	LO1, LO2
2	Analyse and interpret adolescent case assessment and observation data in terms of communication (e.g., speech, language, voice, fluency, multimodal communication, literacy) and mealtime or swallowing to support the adolescent's needs.	LO1, LO2
3	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further assessment.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Script feedback on the assessment process and interpretation for family members.	LO1, LO2
5	Appraise the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity considerations in assessment interpretation and planning.	LO1, LO2
6	Identify roles and responsibilities of relevant people including interprofessional team members.	LO2, LO3
7	Demonstrate reflective practice skills regarding the process of gathering and interpreting case information.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Adult Case Study Assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding of typical changes in communication and swallowing in older age and knowledge of assessment principles in response to case information you will be given. You will describe and analyse an older person’s communication and mealtime and swallowing skills.
Your assessment submission will comprise several components, including written and video tasks. Tasks may include analysis and interpretation of case data within the context of a theoretical model, identifying gaps in case information required to plan further assessment, scripting feedback, responding to cultural considerations, identifying roles and responsibilities of team members, and reflecting on the process of gathering and interpreting information. Some of the tasks may require you to film role-play videos and demonstrate clinical and interactional skills.
The tasks align with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and will contribute to your professional portfolio and evidence of competency development across the course. Templates will be provided to help you structure your responses to each of the component tasks.

Task Length:

1500 words and 10 minutes video content

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret adult case assessment and observation data applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.	LO1, LO2
2	Analyse and interpret adult case assessment and observation data in terms of communication (e.g., speech, language, voice, fluency, multimodal communication, literacy) and feeding or swallowing.	LO1, LO2
3	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further assessment applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Script feedback on the assessment process and interpretation for family members.	LO1, LO2, LO4
5	Appraise the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity considerations in assessment interpretation and planning.	LO1, LO2, LO4
6	Identify roles and responsibilities of relevant people including interprofessional team members.	LO2, LO3, LO4
7	Demonstrate reflective practice skills regarding the process of gathering and interpreting case information.	LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.