SPH2002 Developmental language disorders
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SPH2002 Developmental language disorders is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs SPH1006.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before SPH2002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SPH2002
No unit lists SPH2002 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M3008
Overview
You will learn about (developmental) language disorders in children, including their characteristics, risk factors, and impact on learning and participation. You will develop skills to assess language development, interpret findings, and plan evidence-based interventions. You will integrate theory with practical application through case studies that support your clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and safe practice, family-centred care, and collaboration with educators. This unit builds on your foundational knowledge and prepares you for clinical work with children experiencing developmental language difficulties.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- OSCE: Assessment of Developmental Language Disorders (45 min)Demonstration50%
- IOA: Case-based Intervention Planning (45 min)Demonstration50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the characteristics, risk factors, possible aetiology, and impacts of developmental language disorders in infants and adolescents.
- 2
Apply appropriate tools and procedures to assess language development in children and adolescents.
- 3
Analyse and interpret assessment findings to identify developmental language difficulties.
- 4
Develop and implement evidence-informed interventions for children with developmental language disorders.
- 5
Apply culturally safe, responsive, person-centred, and family-centred approaches in language intervention.
- 6
Describe and apply collaborative practices when working with educators and other professionals to support children with language difficulties.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH2002?
You need SPH1006 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is SPH2002 offered?
In 2027, SPH2002 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is SPH2002?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does SPH2002 have an exam?
No. SPH2002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027