An introduction to the assessment and remediation of language disorders in individuals from birth to adulthood. Topics include characteristics of language disorders, assessment of prelinguistic and linguistic skills, methods of language remediation, and techniques for stimulating the development of prelinguistic and linguistic skills. In-depth study of a current topic or issue in communication disorders. A specific topic will be assigned each time the course is offered. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Emphasis is placed on the acoustic nature of speech and the perception of spoken information.
Instrumentation in speech science will be demonstrated. Application of physiological phonetics to remediation is included. Assessment of language levels, knowledge of the language system and variables influencing language functioning in children in relation to devising intervention strategies. Presentation of remediation techniques for children aged 0 to 21. Emphasis on selection of assessment tools for clients from diverse ethnic backgrounds with a variety of communication disorders, administration of selected tools, and organization of diagnostic information.