Speech Therapy for Children
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Description
The Speech Therapy for Children Online Course is designed to provide learners with a complete overview of the role of a Speech and Language Therapist, equipping you with the core skills to fast track your career. It covers speech science, speech anatomy, and the characteristics of speech in detail.
Through this instructor-led Speech Therapy for Children Training Course, you will learn how Speech and Language Therapists support children and adults with speech and language disorders, including problems with swallowing, eating and drinking. It covers the fundamentals of the speech chain model, taking you through the key stages of literacy and language development.
This Speech Therapy for Children Course includes case studies and practical exercises that will provide you with essential information on how to assess your clients’ needs, set long-term goals and support them every step of the way to their recovery, using a range of communication techniques. In addition, you will gain in-demand professional skills required to kickstart your career.
The title Speech and Language Therapist is protected by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and completion of this course neither entitles you to use the title Speech and Language Therapist nor call your services Speech Therapy for Children.
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Who Should Take the Course
Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Speech Therapy for Children
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate.
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Speech Therapy for Children, are fully accredited.
Course Curriculum
This section provides an in-depth breakdown of the course structure, topics covered, and what students can expect from each module.
- In module one, we will gain an insight into the field of speech therapy and the duties of a speech and language therapist, including the skills required to work in this field.
- In module two, we will enrich our knowledge and understanding of speech science and the study of speech communication. It covers the speech chain model and the principle theories of speech.
- In module three, we will deepen our understanding of speech anatomy, exploring the body parts and muscles that are involved in speech production.
- In module four, we will take a look at the different characteristics of speech, from intonation to speech flow and volume of speech. It also explores intelligibility in children and adults with speech and language disorders.
- In module five, we will learn how literacy and language are developed, exploring the fundamental stages of development. It also provides an insight into the relationship between oral language and literacy development.
- In module six, we will explore the different types of speech and language disorders in children, taking a look at their causes, impact, diagnosis and treatment.
- In module seven, we will explore the different types of speech and language disorders in adults, taking a look at their causes, impact, diagnosis and treatment.
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