Description

The postgraduate certificate in Dysarthria will allow you to master the most useful therapies based on breathing and phonorespiratory coordination to combat Dysarthria in children" 

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Dysarthria is a neurological disorder, characterized by the weakening or absence of control of the muscles used for speech, suffered by a large number of children during childhood. As a result, there is a significant difficulty in communication, which is performed at a slow pace that limits the understanding of the message by the listener. Due to the problems caused by this pathology to establish social relationships in schools or to achieve optimal school development, speech therapists specialized in this area are highly requested by the parents of children.

Given this circumstance, TECH has designed this postgraduate certificate, in order to provide the professional with the most advanced knowledge in this area to promote their growth in a sector with broad job prospects. Throughout 6 weeks, 
the student will master the particularities of each type of Dysarthria, as well as the most appropriate diagnostic methods for its detection such as direct or perceptual exploration. In the same way, they will master the use of therapies for breathing
and phonorespiratory coordination oriented to the treatment of this disorder or will manage the latest software for speech therapy intervention.

Thanks to the 100% online teaching method offered by this program, students will be able to manage their own study schedules in order to achieve effective teaching. Additionally, they will have their disposal didactic materials in formats such as explanatory video or interactive summary, which will prepares students to of a learning adapted to their academic requirements their pace of study. 

Stand out in a highly demanded field of work and essential to ensure the welfare of the little ones thanks to this program"

This postgraduate certificate in Dysarthria 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 focused on the field of education
  • 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
  • The availability of access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection

Through this program, you will master the most efficient procedures to detect the extent of Dysarthria in the child and optimize its treatment"

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

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training, designed for training oneself in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different situations of professional practice that arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

In a 100% online way, you will get an individualized learning adapted to your study needs"

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Increase your skills in the field of Dysarthria and position yourself as a leading professional in the field of Speech Therapy"

Objectives

This postgraduate certificate will provide students with the appropriate tools to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of diagnosis and treatment of Dysarthria in children. Thanks to the syllabus of this program, students will adopt the most updated therapeutic techniques that best suit the particularities of each person to treat this disorder in children and adolescents. This complete learning is guaranteed by following the general and specific objectives that TECH has outlined for this program.

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Specialize in the treatment of Dysarthria to access the best professional opportunities offered by the world of speech therapy"

General Objectives

  • Provide a specialized education based on theoretical and instrumental knowledge that will enable the student to obtain skills in detection, prevention, assessment and intervention in the logopathies treated
  • Consolidate basic knowledge of the intervention process in the classroom and other spaces based on the latest technological advances that facilitate access to information and the syllabus for these students
  • Update and develop specific knowledge on the characteristics of these disorders in order to refine the differential and proactive diagnosis that sets the guidelines for intervention
  • Raise awareness in the educational community about the need for educational inclusion and holistic intervention models with the participation of all members of the community
  • Learn about educational experiences and good practices in speech therapy and psychosocial intervention that promote the personal, socio-family and educational adaptation of students with these educational needs 

Specific Objectives

  • Acquire the basic fundamentals of dysarthria in children and adolescents, both conceptual and classificatory, as well as the particularities and differences with other pathologies 
  • Be able to differentiate the symptomatology and characteristics of verbal apraxia and dysarthria, being able to identify both pathologies by carrying out an adequate assessment process
  • Clarify the role of the speech therapist in both the assessment and intervention process, being able to apply appropriate and personalized exercises to the child
  • To know the environments and contexts of development of children, being able to give adequate support in all of them and to guide the family and educational professionals in the rehabilitation process 
  • Be aware of the professionals involved in the assessment and intervention of dysarthric children, and the importance of collaboration with all of them during the intervention process 
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Expand your professional skills through the achievement of a series of general and specific objectives proposed by TECH for this program" 

Postgraduate Certificate in Dysarthria

The emergence of new methodological, pedagogical and speech therapy possibilities regarding the educational needs of individuals with dysarthria, leads professionals specialized in addressing this type of process to seek continuous updating. Understanding the need for academic modernization arising from the constant evolution of the sector, at TECH Technological University we have designed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dysarthria, designed for the training of professionals. In this Postgraduate Certificate, special attention is paid to new strategic alternatives of pedagogical approach to young people with deficiencies and difficulties derived from dysarthria. In addition, it delves into the modernization of aspects such as new options for speech therapy intervention in cases of dysarthria in children and adolescents, the development of strategies aimed at promoting the integration of the child with dysarthria in the classroom, followed by the detection of the specific educational needs of young people with this condition in terms of the optimal adaptation of the training process.

Study an online Postgraduate Certificate in pedagogy in cases of dysarthria

The pedagogical accompaniment of children and young people with special needs requires great expertise and skill on the part of the specialized professional, both with regard to the proper communicative management of the student's process, as well as in what corresponds to the development of strategies for the enhancement of the child's skills. In our program you will receive an academic approach of the highest quality, focused on the development of the teacher's pedagogical skills in the management of students with speech difficulties. In addition, you will learn the usefulness of postural, swallowing, orofacial, breathing, phonatory, vocal, and fluency therapies applied to youngsters with dysarthria; the aspects to take into account in the correct planning of a speech therapy intervention and the importance of school dynamics in the communicative development of the youngster.