Duration
15h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course presents the etiology and the theories concerning stammering and cluttering, as well as the main assessment tools and methods of therapy.
A practical part will be dedicated to the transcription of speech disfluencies.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of the course, students will be able to
-describe the theories and etiologies relating to stammering and cluttering
-describe and identify the major characteristics of stammering and cluttering
-assess them
-describe ans choose the treatment methods
Within the scope of the competency framework, this course chiefly targets:
-prevention competence
* by passing on clear and complete information on the risk factors linked to certain disorders
* by detecting disorders as early as possible, by identifying the warning signs of speech and language disorders
* by anticipating and preventing the risk of a speech and language disorder appearing and getting worse
* by the early detection of speech and language disorders and by offering an appropriate plan
-assessment competence
* assessing a patient from a holistic point of view
* compiling a speech & language therapy medical history leading to a diagnosis
* gathering information and results relating to speech & language therapy
* correcting and interpreting information and results relating to an assessment
-treatment competence
* treating a patient with a disorder that falls within the scope of the speech & language therapist, taking into account personal factors and environmental aspects that could influence the treatment
* establishing treatment objectives
* taking well-supported and justified decisions regarding the treatment
-expertise competence
* apply an evidence-based approach.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course will be composed of a theoretical part and practical exercises.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course will be composed of face-to-face sessions and exercises.
Recommended or required readings
Recommended reading :
Guitar, B. (2014). Stuttering: An integrated approach to its nature and treatment - Fourth edition. Baltimore, MD: Wolters Kluwer.
Ramig, P. & Dodge, D. (2010). The child and adolescent stuttering treatment and activity resource guide - Second edition. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
Ward, D. & Scaler Scott, K. (2011). Cluttering: A Handbook of research, intervention, and education. New York, NY: Psychology Press.
Assessment methods and criteria
A written exam will be held in January and September. If students don't successfully answer each part of the exam, they will receive a fail.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Shared teaching by Mrs. Leclercq and Tossut.
Contacts
Anne-Lise Leclercq : al.leclercq@uliege.be
Aline Tossut : aline.tossut@hel.be
Items online
Items online
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