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Study Course Description

Speech Sound Disorders

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_292
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

Acquire knowledge of speech interference of different origins. Describe causes, types, clinical characteristics of speech sound disorders of different origins ( Disorders: articulation disorders, phonological disorders. Motor speech disorders (dysaria, apraxia), anatomic/structural speech disorders: (cleft palat, akkyloglossia, malloclusion etc.); Sensory speech disorders: hearing lose). Evaluate sound disorders, speech (voice, breathing/exhalation, pronunciation, articulation, etc.). Plan and perform speech/sound disorders intervention using research-based approaches.

Preliminary Knowledge

Basic principles of pedagogy didactic in audiologopedical work; Classification and Assessment of Functioning, Disability and Health

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.3 semester • describe articulation and phonological disorders; • recommend treatment options for articulation and phonological disorders; • classify the types, manifestations of speech disorders, analyse the causes of the disorders; • list the types and directions of speech sound interference therapy. 4 semester • describe organic and structural speech noise interference; • classify the types, manifestations of speech disorders, analyse the causes of the disorders; • list the types and directions of therapy for organic and structural speech disorders.

Skills

1.3rd semester • assess the structure involved in articulation – tongue, lips, jaw, etc., phonological skills; • analyse the types of pronunciation and pronunciation disorders; • Plan speech sound interference therapy based on evidence-based findings. 4 semester • assess the structure involved in articulation – the operation of the tongue, lips, jaw etc. in the event of organic and structural speech sound interference. • analyse types of organic and structural sound interference; • Plan speech sound interference therapy based on evidence-based findings.

Competences

1.3 and 4 semesters • will be able to make practical use of the acquired knowledge and practical skills, speech disorders of different origins for assessment, analysis and therapy planning, and will be able to perform the necessary therapy.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

45.00% from total grade
10 points

semester 3: • analysis of audio recordings • evaluation report • analysis of scientific literature on given topics • work of couples - lesson planning, demonstration (evidence-based therapies for planned articulation and phonological disorders).

semester 4: analysis of

  • audio and video recordings (clinical case analysis);
  • read and learn the literature accompanying e-studies.
  • Participate in and prepare group work - treatment options for dysartria, apraxia and other organic speech disorders.
  • Lesson Plan
  • Summary of clinical case (audio, video analysis).
  • Prepare and demonstrate an exercise complex.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
10 points

semester 3: • self-assessment tests have been successfully completed during the study course; • assessment report • presentation of the couple’s work • independent work submitted.

semester 4: Final assessment cumulative:

  • five (5) tests have been successfully passed during the semester and the final test of the study course on 3 and 4 semester topics 50%;
  • group work 15% (analysed, rigged, demonstrated and evidence-based therapy for speech disorders);
  • independent work submitted in 30% (Clinical case analysis, exercise complex, lesson plan);
  • attendance 5%

If all assessments have received an assessment of 10, the grade is posted without taking the final test.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Speech sound development. Classification of speech sound disorders. Speech sound disorder: causes and symptoms. Prevention of speech sound disorder.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Speech sound disorders: symptoms and diagnostics. Speech sound disorder screening diagnostics. Latvian language phoneme test material. Phonological awareness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Treatment of speech sound disorders in children.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Assesment: control of the mandible, coordination of tongue and lips, artikulation. Assessment of speech sound disorders.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Articulation disorder: front consonant.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Articulation disorder: central and back consonant.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Phonological disorder.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Treatment planning for speech sound disorders. Treatment of speech sound disorders in children.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Course content. Classification of sound pronoun interference. Organic speech noise interference. Content of study course, examinations; Semester paper development?? Classification of speech noise interference; Organic speech noise interference. Dysartria, causes, clinical manifestations, forms.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Dysartria. Apraxation of speech. Definition of dysartria, aetiology, pathogenesis; The classification of dysartria; Clinical expression of speech disorders in the case of dysartria; Definition of apraxia; Types of apraxation: oral apraxia, speech apraxia; Acquired speech apraxia in adults; Apraxation of childhood speech; Clinical manifestations of apraxia.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sound pronunciation \run impairment IN OMF, hearing, adenoid impairment, short undertongue ligament: Orofacial myofunctional disorder in children: causes, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations; Sound pronunciation disturbances, their expression in the event of myofunctional disturbances; Sound pronunciation \run interference in adenoids; Sound pronunciation \run impairment in cases of hearing impairment; Speech\ sound pronunciation interference in the case of a palate cleft. Speech\ sound pronun
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Evaluation of the performance of the structures involved in speech/sound formation, evaluation of the performance of cranial nerves. Evaluation of the structures involved in articulation – jaws, tongue, lips, soft palates. Assessment of the performance of head nerves — V, VII, IX, X, XII. Appreciation of speech comprehensibility. Presentation of semester paper topic ideas. Tongue ligament evaluation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Congenital acquired dysartria. Clinical signs of dysartria in children. Assessment and analysis of clinical signs of speech in congenital dysartria. Dysartria and BCT. Viking scale. FKS. MPC. Causes and clinical signs of dysartria in adults; Dizartry assessment possibilities in the working practice of audiologopedics in adults; Treatment options for dysartria (children, adults). Clinical case analyses.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Childhood speech apraxation, acquired apraxation. Causes of childhood speech apraxia/dyspraxia, clinical manifestations in children; Analysis of complex sound pronunciation /run disturbances; Apraxia assessment possibilities obtained; Treatment options for apraxation; Clinical case analysis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Treatment options for speech disorders. Therapy planning in the event of complex sound pronunciation /run problems; Clinical case simulation, analysis;
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

OMF interference. Myofunctional interference; Evaluation, diagnosis of myofunctional disorders; Measurements of bite, lip, tongue, cheek strength; Assessment of tongue function during the oral swallowing phase.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sound pronunciation /run interference due to OMF interference. ASSESSMENT of OMF interference; Treatment options for OMF disorders;
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Bauman-Waengler, Jacqueline, Garcia, Diane, 2018. Phonological Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders in Children: A Practical Guide, San Diego: Plural Publishing, Incorporated.

2.

Irēna Miltiņa, 2017. Modelēšana logopēdijā. Rīga: Izdevniecība RaKa

3.

Ken M. Bleile, 2018. Speech Sound Disorders: For Classroom and Clinic. 4th Edition. Plural Publishing, Incorporated.

4.

The Handbook of Language and Speech Disorders, 2021, p.334-367 Izdošanas ziņas. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd Valoda

5.

Rhea Flipsen, Peter Paul, 2015. Speech Sound Disorders in Children: In Honor of Lawrence D. Shriberg, Plural Publishing, Inc.

Additional Reading

1.

Blūmentāle Ilze, u.c., 2014. Rokasgrāmata runas, valodas un dzirdes attīstībā un traucējumu izzināšanā.

2.

Dodd, Karen, 2013. Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

3.

Irēna Miltiņa, 2008. Skolotāja logopēda darba mape. Rīga: RaKa

4.

Nick Miller, 2014. Motor Speech Disorders: a cross-language perspective

5.

Wanda G. Webb, 2017. Neurology for the speech-language pathologist / Wanda G. Webb. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier