2023-2024 / LOGO4006-1

Fluency of speech: acquisition, disorders and treatment

Duration

15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in psychology and education : speech and language therapy3 crédits 

Lecturer

Anne-Lise Leclercq

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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.

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.

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.

The course will be composed of a theoretical part and practical exercises. Attendance at the performance at TURLg on 18/10 at 7.30pm is compulsory.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

The course will be composed of face-to-face sessions and exercises.

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

The course will be composed of face-to-face sessions and exercises.

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

The course will be composed of face-to-face sessions and exercises.

Recommended or required readings

Recommended reading :
Bloodstein, O., Ratner, N. B., & Brundage, S. B. (2021). A handbook on stuttering. Plural Publishing. 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.

Recommended reading :

Bloodstein, O., Ratner, N. B., & Brundage, S. B. (2021). A handbook on stuttering. Plural Publishing.

Ward, D. & Scaler Scott, K. (2011). Cluttering: A Handbook of research, intervention, and education. New York, NY: Psychology Press.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

A written exam will be held in January and September.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Additional information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

A written exam will be held in January and September.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Shared teaching by Mrs. Leclercq and Tossut.

The course takes place face-to-face. Course materials are available on Blackboard.

Contacts

Anne-Lise Leclercq : al.leclercq@uliege.be
Aline Tossut : aline.tossut@hel.be

Anne-Lise Leclercq : al.leclercq@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs

Items online

Items online
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