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Brenda Louw

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The Icf-Cy As Framework For International Collaboration To Improve Services For Children With Communication Disorders, Brenda Louw, Juan Bornman Apr 2018

The Icf-Cy As Framework For International Collaboration To Improve Services For Children With Communication Disorders, Brenda Louw, Juan Bornman

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The purpose of this presentation is to describe the application of The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) (WHO, 2007) as a framework for international collaboration with the aim of translating an outcomes measure and to field test the clinical applicability and cultural validity thereof.

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A New Perspective On The Outcomes Of Children With Cleft Lip And Palate: Application Of The Icf-Cy, Brenda Louw Apr 2018

A New Perspective On The Outcomes Of Children With Cleft Lip And Palate: Application Of The Icf-Cy, Brenda Louw

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Learner Outcomes:

  • Acknowledge the application value of the ICF to individuals with CLP.
  • Integrate the ICF framework into the assessment of individuals with CLP.
  • Formulate intervention goals that go beyond speech production skills to include functional communication outcomes in a variety of life situations.
  • Include improvement and changes in communication participation in everyday functioning in assessment and progress reports.

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A Proposed Holistic Model Of Assessment For Children With Cleft Palate Within The Icf-Cy Framework, Rabia Foreman, Jamesa Ewing, Olivia Hawley, Mariana De Cassia Macedo, Naiara Rodrigues Carlota Do Nascimento, Brenda Louw, Luciana Maximino Apr 2018

A Proposed Holistic Model Of Assessment For Children With Cleft Palate Within The Icf-Cy Framework, Rabia Foreman, Jamesa Ewing, Olivia Hawley, Mariana De Cassia Macedo, Naiara Rodrigues Carlota Do Nascimento, Brenda Louw, Luciana Maximino

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The purpose of this project is to describe a proposed model for the assessment of children with cleft palate within the framework of the ICF-CY (WHO, 2007). Suggestions for clinical application and cleft palate curricula are made, and future research needs are identified.

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Early Identification And Referral Of Children With Language Disorders. The Joint Role Of The General Practitioner And Speech-Language Therapist, Frances C. Slabbert, Brenda Louw Dec 1993

Early Identification And Referral Of Children With Language Disorders. The Joint Role Of The General Practitioner And Speech-Language Therapist, Frances C. Slabbert, Brenda Louw

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The important role that the general practitioner plays in the early identification and treatment of childhood language disorders is discussed. A short overview is presented of research that was conducted, with the aim to determine a group of general practitioners’ awareness of childhood language disorders. Information is provided regarding the critical language acquisition stage, characteristics of Language disordered children, appropriate age for referrals to the speech-language therapist, the role that the speech-language therapist and the general practitioner play in the treatment of children with language disorders.

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Speech And Language Disorders In Children: The Family Practitioner’S Role, Brenda Louw Dec 1988

Speech And Language Disorders In Children: The Family Practitioner’S Role, Brenda Louw

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A practical approach to the early identification of speech and language disorders in children is presented, as well as clear guidelines for referrals to the speech therapist.

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