Theories, Principles and Practice of Speech-Language Therapy

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. list some principles of intervention in Speech-Language Therapy practice; 2. explain some unique features of Speech-Language Therapy practice; 3. describe a Speech-Language Therapists initiates therapeutic intervention; and 4. discuss some key procedures in Speech-Language intervention.

Introducing students to basic principles that must be followed in Speech-Language therapy practice. Dynamics, statistic and therapeutic interventions for patients with speech-language (communication). Individualising patients’ therapies in line with their peculiar needs. Application of interventions in setting and manner that promote patients’ knowledge of step by step progression. Highlighting the basic procedures that must be followed in therapeutic sessions. Emphasising the importance of intervention documentation and strategies used in intervention.