The Postgraduate certificate in Specific Language Impairment will prepare you to create speech therapy intervention programs for patients with SLI"

SLI is a disorder that begins in infancy and is characterized by difficulty in language acquisition by the child. In this sense, its progression and inadequate treatment favors the emergence of difficulties in learning to read, write and communicate fluently with others, generating sequels that may be present in adolescence and adulthood. Because of this, it is essential to turn to speech therapists specialized in the use of cutting-edge language rehabilitation methods to ensure the welfare of the child, but also to ensure their communication skills for adulthood.

That is why TECH has created this program, through which the student will adopt the most efficient evaluation and intervention strategies in Specific Language Impairment to improve their skills and enjoy the best job prospects offered by this sector. Throughout 150 hours of constant teaching, they will manage the most sophisticated evaluation procedures for SLI, relying on the help of other professionals to offer a more rigorous multidisciplinary assessment. In the same way, they will learn to outline the objectives and strategies of intervention programs
in SLI or assimilate the most effective techniques for the treatment of comprehension and expression in these patients.

All this, following a 100% online methodology, which will enable students to combine excellent learning with all their personal or professional tasks. Likewise, they will have didactic contents elaborated expressly by speech therapists with wide experience in the treatment of Specific Language Impairment, who will provide them with the most updated knowledge in this field.  

Upon completion of this program, you will increase your career opportunities in the field of Speech Therapy"

This Postgraduate certificate in Specific Language Impairment contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Speech Therapy
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

No schedules, no commuting to study centers and completely online: enroll in this Postgraduate certificate to achieve a comfortable and effective learning"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.  

With this program, you will master multidisciplinary assessment strategies for the child with early onset Specific Language Impairment"

Apply the most sophisticated techniques to improve comprehension and communicative expression in the child with Specific Language Impairment"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate is composed of 1 module through which the student will expand their knowledge in the speech therapy treatment of the child suffering from Specific Language Impairment. Likewise, the didactic contents that will be studied during the duration of this program are available in supports such as complementary readings, evaluative tests or explanatory video. With this, and through a 100% online methodology, the student will enjoy innovative resources that will optimize their learning. 

This syllabus, available in different textual and multimedia supports, will provide you with the most advanced knowledge in Specific Language Impairment"

Module 1. Specific Language Impairment

1.1. Background Information

1.1.1. Module Presentation
1.1.2. Module Objectives
1.1.3. Historical Evolution of SLI
1.1.4. Late Language Onset vs SLI
1.1.5. Differences between SLI and Language Delay
1.1.6. Difference between ASD and SLI
1.1.7. Specific Language Impairment vs Aphasia
1.1.8. SLI as a predecessor of Literacy Impairments
1.1.9. Intelligence and Specific Language Impairment
1.1.10 Prevention of Specific Language Impairment

1.2. Approach to the Specific Language Impairment

1.2.1. Definition of SLI
1.2.2. General characteristics of SLI
1.2.3. Prevalence of SLI
1.2.4. Prognosis of SLI
1.2.5. Etiology of SLI
1.2.6. Clinically based classification of SLI
1.2.7. Empirically based classification of SLI
1.2.8. Empirical-clinical based Classification of SLI
1.2.9. Comorbidity of SLI
1.2.10 SLI, not only a Difficulty in the Acquisition and Development of Language.

1.3. Linguistic Characteristics in Specific Language Impairment

1.3.1. Concept of Linguistic Capabilities
1.3.2. General Linguistic Characteristics
1.3.3. Linguistic Studies in SLI in Different Languages
1.3.4. General Alterations in Language Skills Presented by People with SLI
1.3.5. Grammatical Characteristics in SLI
1.3.6. Narrative Features in SLI
1.3.7. Pragmatic Features in SLI
1.3.8. Phonetic and Phonological Features in SLI
1.3.9. Lexical Features in SLI
1.3.10. Preserved Language Skills in SLI

1.4. Terminological Change

1.4.1. Changes in the Terminology of SLI
1.4.2. Classification According to DSM
1.4.3. Changes Introduced in the DSM
1.4.4. Consequences of Changes in Classification with the DSM.
1.4.5. New Nomenclature: Language Impairment
1.4.6. Characteristics of Language Impairment
1.4.7. Main Differences and Concordances between SLI and SL
1.4.8. Altered Executive Functions in SLI
1.4.9. Preserved Executive Functions in SL
1.4.10. Detractors of Terminology Change

1.5. Assessment in Specific Language Impairment

1.5.1. Speech-Language Evaluation: Prior Information
1.5.2. Early identification of SLI: Prelinguistic Predictors
1.5.3. General Considerations to take into account in the Speech Therapy Evaluation of SLI
1.5.4. Principles of Evaluation in Cases of SLI
1.5.5. The Importance and Objectives of Speech-Language Pathology Assessment in SLI
1.5.6. Evaluation Process of SLI
1.5.7. Assessment of Language, Communicative Skills and Executive Functions in SLI
1.5.8. Evaluation Instrument of SLI
1.5.9. Interdisciplinary Evaluation
1.5.10. Diagnosis of TEL

1.6. interventions in Specific Language Impairment

1.6.1. The Speech Therapy Intervention
1.6.2. Basic Principles of Speech Therapy Intervention
1.6.3. Environments and Agents of intervention in SLI
1.6.4. Intervention Model in Levels
1.6.5. Early Intervention in SLI
1.6.6. Importance of Intervention in SLI
1.6.7. Music Therapy in the intervention of SLI
1.6.8. Technological Resources in the Intervention of SLI
1.6.9. Intervention in the Executive Functions in SLI
1.6.10 Multidisciplinary Intervention in SLI

1.7. Elaboration of a Speech Therapy Intervention Program for children with Specific Language Impairment

1.7.1. Speech Therapy Intervention Program
1.7.2. Approaches on SLI to design an Intervention Program
1.7.3. Objectives and Strategies of SLI Intervention Programs
1.7.4. Indications to follow in the Intervention of Children with SLI
1.7.5. Comprehension Treatment
1.7.6. Treatment of Expression in cases of SLI
1.7.7. Intervention in Reading and Writing
1.7.8. Social Skills Training in SLI
1.7.9. Agents and Timing of Intervention in cases of SLI
1.7.10 SAACs in the Intervention in cases of SLI

1.8. The School in Cases of Specific Language Impairment

1.8.1. The School in Child Development
1.8.2. School Consequences in children with SLI
1.8.3. Schooling of children with SLI
1.8.4. Aspects to take into account in School Intervention.
1.8.5. Objectives of School Intervention in cases of SLI
1.8.6. Guidelines and Strategies for Classroom Intervention with children with SLI
1.8.7. Development and Intervention in Social Relationships within the School
1.8.8. Dynamic Playground Program
1.8.9. The School and the Relationship with other Intervention Agents.
1.8.10. Observation and Monitoring of School Intervention

1.9. The Family and its Intervention in cases of children with Specific Language Impairment

1.9.1. Consequences of SLI in the Family Environment
1.9.2. Family Intervention Models
1.9.3. General Considerations to be taken into account
1.9.4. The importance of Family Intervention in SLI
1.9.5. Family Orientations
1.9.6. Communication Strategies for the Family
1.9.7. Needs of Families of Children with SLI
1.9.8. The Speech Therapist in the Family Intervention
1.9.9. Objectives of the Family Speech Therapy Intervention in the SLI
1.9.10. Follow-up and Timing of the Family Intervention in SLI

1.10. Associations and Support Guides for Families and Schools of Children with SLI

1.10.1. Parent Associations
1.10.2. Information Guides
1.10.3. Other Associations
1.10.4. SLI Guides aimed at the Educational Field
1.10.5. SLI Guides and Manuals aimed at the Family Environment

By taking this program, you will enjoy a 100% online methodology that will allow you to study 24 hours a day without leaving your home"