INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONS IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

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This course provides basic information to students considering a career in the professions of Speech -Language Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. This course will describe the scope of practice of the professions of Speech-Language Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology according to the applicable laws and codes of ethics. A general vision is presented of communication disorder areas as they occur across the lifespan an d in relation to different etiologies. Fundamental elements are discussed regarding service delivery, including ethical, clinical, and administrative aspects. Characteristics of communication disorders are discussed, with particular emphasis on the impact to individuals and their families.