Speech and Language Development of the Young Child -- Birth to Age 8

Catalog description

This course covers typical and atypical speech and language development of young children, birth to age eight. The course presents a broad range of techniques that parents, caregivers and teachers can use to foster speech and language development. Specific language disorders and remedial strategies are covered. Adaptive and assistive technology for facilitating and ameliorating delays in language are observed and practiced, as well as using technology to access and manage information. In addition, second language acquisition, as well as culturally unbiased assessments and procedures are analyzed. A complete schedule of clinic/lab experiences will be distributed in class.