Emphasis on identification, description, and remediation of phonological disorders. Generative and natural phonological processes are discussed. Students earn a minimum of 150 hours of direct contact time with children and adults having various communication disorders over the three consecutive semesters. Diagnostic assessments and treatment approaches are developed. Special emphasis on the adult, cerebral palsy, cleft palate and dysarthrias.
Emphasis is placed on facilitating of communication among the disciplines.
Special emphasis on disorders of right hemisphere damage, dementia, and schizophrenia. Explores the field of augmentative communication and non-speaking persons. Topics include candidacy issues, assessment, vocabulary configuration, symbol selection, and communication interaction training for language board and electronic device users. Examines current research practices and studies in communication interaction patterns of non-speaking individuals. In addition, clinical experiences applying the clinical instrumentation discussed in these lectures will also be implemented whenever possible.