An examination of the speech, language and hearing problems affecting school-age children and the classroom teacher's role in the detection, prevention and amelioration of communication disorders. Observation and participation in speech-language pathology and audiology practicum in the University clinical laboratory. An examination of normal and deviant articulatory acquisition and behavior. Presentation of major theoretical orientations and the therapeutic principles based upon them. A comprehensive study of the medical and physical aspects of voice disorders.
Primary emphasis is on therapeutic management.
A comprehensive study of disfluent speech behavior. Differential diagnosis, principles of therapeutic intervention, procedures for children and adults will be studied. Major theories and models of the development and origin of stuttering are also presented. A concentrated study of technique in fingerspelling emphasizing clarity and rhythm in expression as well as receptive understanding. The student will have the opportunity to practice one of the sign systems.