Placement is the student's responsibility. Paperwork is obtained through the Winkler Center. A study of the nature and description of speech production disorders. Introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The psycho-physics of hearing and techniques of hearing testing are covered.
Emphasis is on an audiogram interpretation, case findings, and referrals.
Practice testing is required. The purpose of this course is to provide students with basic information concerning the physics of sound and the scientific bases of human speech production and perception. A study of contemporary psycholinguistic theories of normal child language development to language disorders. Separate sections are available for Communication Disorders majors and Special Education majors. Fall, Spring, Summer.