Further course content deals with designing experimental procedures for research questions, learning to establish and test hypotheses, and summarizing and evaluating data. 620-65800 Advanced Topics in Language Disorders Prepares students to identify recent theories, concepts, and experimental techniques that can be used in developing innovative approaches for diagnosis and therapy for language problems. Seminar in Phonological Disorders Development of normal and disordered phonology in children. The nature and causes of phonological disorders are explored, as is the relationship of these disorders to other aspects of language development. Cultural-linguistic variations in phonological systems are discussed.
Attention is given to motor-based articulation disorders.
Methods of assessment and treatment of all such disorders are investigated. I First graduate clinical experience. This is a supervised practicum in the Sir Alexander Ewing-Ithaca College Speech and Hearing Clinic. The experience emphasizes planning, conducting therapy programs, taking case histories, conferring with parents, writing reports, and making recommendations. A weekly meeting is held to help orient the student to managerial and organizational procedures in the clinic.