Understanding Speech and Language Difficulties. Distance Learning هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

Being able to communicate our thoughts, aspirations and basic needs is a civic right. Speech and language are the main media through which we communicate. For a variety of reasons some individuals have a delay or inflictions to their speech and language development. Through this course the student will develop a strong knowledge based insight into how speech, language and communication are developed. Furthermore, this course will identify a range of issues that may affect any individual at any stage of their life and it will also suggest some coping strategies to deal effectively with these issues.

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Certificate in Speech and Language Difficulties

Entry Requirements

• Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content Modules

• Reflection of present knowledge status
• Definitions of the different levels and areas of speech and language difficulties
• Speech and language development
• The different ways of communicating factors that affect speech and language acquisition
• Speech and language therapy, what is it and how does it work?
• Practical steps and support systems
• Using assistive technology for individuals with speech and language difficulties
• Suggested adaptations to school / work / home environment

Assessment Criteria

• One short assignment will be required to successfully complete this course.