Critical analysis of speech pathology literature with respect to design, methodology, data analysis and interpretation of results. Explores the role of the speech-language pathologist with regard to counseling individuals with communication disorders and their families. Emphasis on critical issues in clinical service delivery to individuals with diverse cultural background form a family system perspective. Study topics include etiologies of aphasia, neurogenics of language disorders, aphasic syndromes, assessment and treatment principles and strategies. Emphasis on phonological processing theory and application.
Emphasis is placed on the impact of language learning disabilities in academic performance.
Language Disorders in Children or permission of Program Director. Assessment, treatment, and management issues are considered. Language Disorders in Children or permission of Program Director. Test selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of results will be discussed. Exploration of clinical instrumentation.