The roles of assistive technology and family-based counseling are included. Prerequisites, SPHS 203, 123. Stages of communication development of infants from birth to two years old, clinical issues related to the assessment tools and intervention and planning for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Prerequisites, SPHS 203, 221. Examines fundamentals of cochlear implants, candidacy, evaluation, equipment, programming, and performance outcomes.
Emphasis is placed on developing expressive and receptive interpreting skills.
Historical and philosophical aspects of manual communication, and an introduction to Deaf culture are presented. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in expressive and receptive interpreting. Continued study of Deaf culture, historical and philosophical aspects of manual communication. Prerequisite, Speech and Hearing Sciences 123 or equivalent. Diseases and disorders of the auditory system and their management.