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Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy
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This course explores the core principles of speech and language therapy, offering valuable skills to support individuals with communication, speech, and swallowing difficulties. It covers the roles of speech-language pathologists, how speech is produced, and effective treatments for both children and adults with speech and language disorders.
7 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Summarise the roles and responsibilities of speech and language therapists in addressing communication challenges.
- Explain the defining characteristics of speech and identify the main subfields within linguistics.
- Define language acquisition and distinguish it from second language acquisition.
- List and describe the five stages involved in learning a new language.
- Outline the stages of literacy development and describe the key characteristics of each stage.
- Identify common speech disorders that affect children and describe their features.
- Recognise early signs that may indicate speech development concerns in children.
- Discuss the role and importance of early intervention in treating childhood speech disorders.
- Identify contributing factors to learning disabilities and explain their implications for a child’s overall development.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Summarise the roles and responsibilities of speech and language therapists in addressing communication challenges.
- Explain the defining characteristics of speech and identify the main subfields within linguistics.
- Define language acquisition and distinguish it from second language acquisition.
- List and describe the five stages involved in learning a new language.
- Outline the stages of literacy development and describe the key characteristics of each stage.
- Identify common speech disorders that affect children and describe their features.
- Recognise early signs that may indicate speech development concerns in children.
- Discuss the role and importance of early intervention in treating childhood speech disorders.
- Identify contributing factors to learning disabilities and explain their implications for a child’s overall development.
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Training Overview
- Introduction
- Human Nervous System
- Characteristics of Speech and Linguistic Disciplines
- Child Speech and Language Disorders
- Adult Speech and Language Disorders
- Understanding Difficulties
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers the basics of speech and language therapy, roles of speech-language pathologists, human anatomy and voice production, phonetics, phonology, and an overview of common speech and language disorders.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy course.
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This course is suitable for educators, parents, caregivers, healthcare staff, and anyone interested in supporting children or adults with speech, language, or communication difficulties.