Description
One of the most common questions parents of children with minimal spoken language ask is “will my child talk?”. Currently clinicians are not able to answer this question as so few studies have followed children’s communication development over time and none with sufficiently detailed characterisation to personalise the response for each child. This study is investigating the communication phenotypes (and associated factors) in children who have minimal spoken language. We are also developing a communication intervention for this group of children. Opportunities exist for PhD and honours students to work on various aspects of this project.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
minimally verbal, complex communication needs, nonspeaking, child
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Paediatrics
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Short projects
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Co-supervisors
Prof
Katrina Williams