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The first master’s programme in Hong Kong that studies both speech-language pathology and learning disabilities to offer professional training for the next generation of speech-language pathologists
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The Programme has been fully endorsed by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (www.hkist.org.hk). Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply to be "Member of Register of Speech Therapists accredited by Department of Health"
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Curriculum follows the standards of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA, www.asha.org), with additional components to cater for the needs of different educational contexts and Chinese communities
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A unique, innovative and comprehensive postgraduate training programme – built on a dual-core framework (speech-language pathology and learning disabilities), grounded in contemporary research and evidence-based practices, focused on reflection and inquiry
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Purpose-built clinical research unit with state-of-the-art facilities for training, client/community services and research
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Extensive practicum component, supervised by qualified speech-language pathologists in Hong Kong and / or nearby regions
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Programme managed by the Department of Special Education and Counselling, the only affiliated society of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP, www.ialp.info) in China
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Students have the opportunity to participate in the annual European Speech-Language Therapy Summer School


