Clinical Practicum: Intro to Treatment of Speech-Language and Hearing Disorders

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An introduction to evidence based clinical practice, and the remediation of speech-language and communication disorders. This course examines principles of problem-solving and decision-making involved in intervention planning for individuals across different communication disorder types and age groups, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Long-term, short-term, and session goals and procedures will be defined, and sources of information guiding goal and procedure planning will be specified. These include baseline data from diagnostic reports and evidence based knowledge about (a) the nature and components of speech and language (content, form, and use), (b) bilingualism, bi-dialectism, and cultural influences reflected in speech and language performance; (c) factors maintaining communication disorders (sensorimotor, psychosocial, cognitive, medical); (d) premises of language learning theories. Students will engage in goal and procedure planning with reference to principles presented and diagnostic information from individuals manifesting communication problems. The pre-requisites of SLP 601, 602, 603, 605, 606, 608, 620, and 640 are required. Department Chair and Clinic Director permission required.