The relationship between children's language and children's perceptual, cognitive, and social development are explained. A study of speech, language, and hearing remediation programs, as well as the organizational procedures, professional interrelationships, administrative, and professional responsibilities involved in such programs. SPH 65 Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic methods in speech and language pathology are covered. The interview, the case history, the oral peripheral, and clinical examination are described. Subjective and objective methods of assessment are introduced.
Students become familiar with structured and non-structured tests.
Spontaneous sampling and analysis are taught. This course will assist the student in identifying disorders or delays in language development. Semantic, syntactic, pragmatic and phonological aspects of language will be discussed. Assessment procedures and therapeutic methods are included in discussions. SPH 82 Introduction to Speech Science Study of acoustic events and processes involved in speech and language.