Unit of Study: GSDD5007 - Communication & Developmental Disability
This unit introduces students to the empirical literature on communication issues for people with life long disability. Students will be introduced to the communication issues that impact on the lives of people with life long disability and those who support them, functional communication assessment and intervention strategies, and the importance of multi modal communication systems in facilitating community participation. Adults who use AAC, parents, and clinicians will participate in the design, presentation and evaluation of the unit of study and share their stories that relate to communication issues.
Classes: Web-based training: no on-campus attendance required
Assessment: Participation in online discussion groups (10%), assignments (90%)
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The program offers flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.
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Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The program offers flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.
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Master of Health Sciences
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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