- Docente: Giulia Iaccheri
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MEDS-26/C
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Speech and Language Therapy (cod. 9080)
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from Sep 25, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026
Learning outcomes
Assessment and treatment of speech sound disorders (organic and functional aetiology)
Course contents
-Speech and Language
-Phonetic and phonological development.
- Speech Sound Disorder: etiological, psycholinguistic and linguistic classifications
-Articulation disorders of organic and functional nature
-Assessment and treatment of functional articulation disorders
-Assessment and treatment of organic articulation disorders (cleft palate, ankyloglossia, malocclusions)
-Eustachian tube rehabilitation
Readings/Bibliography
Pinton, A. (2018). I disturbi fonetici e fonologici nell'età dello sviluppo. Italia: Carocci.
Dodd, B. (2013). Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Speech Disorder. Germania: Wiley.
Namasivayam AK, Li-Han LY, Moore JG, Wong W and Van Lieshout P (2025) The articulatory basis of phonological error patterns in childhood speech sound disorders. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 19:1635096. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1635096
Namasivayam AK, Kent R, Preston JL, Maassen BAM, Hagedorn C, Nip ISB, McAllister A, Wang J, Hustad K, Ménard L, Bahar N, Moore JG, Petrosov J and van Lieshout P (2025) Reevaluating the classification of pediatric speech sound disorders: a ground truthing perspective. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 19:1700505. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1700505
Teaching methods
Lectures, practice, discussion of clinical cases.
Assessment methods
Oral exam
The purpose of the oral exam is to assess the student's ability to apply their knowledge base and to make the necessary logical-deductive connections
Grading out of 30
Students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) or temporary or permanent disabilities: it is recommended to contact the responsible University office in a timely manner; the office will be responsible for proposing any accommodations to the students concerned, which must in any case be submitted at least 15 days in advance for approval by the instructor, who will evaluate their appropriateness also in relation to the learning objectives of the course
Regarding learning assessments, the use of AI is prohibited. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity. [1
Teaching tools
Slides and video.
Office hours
See the website of Giulia Iaccheri
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.