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. Students participate in the supervised treatment of speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders in children and adults while obtaining required clinical hours throughout the semester. All SLP 610 practical courses involve internship experiences and are completed at the Downtown Brooklyn Speech- Language-Hearing Clinic, LIU satellite centers and/or specialty sites. Students also participate in a weekly seminar focusing on intervention planning, development of goals and procedures, the relationship between assessment and intervention planning, and professional decision-making and problem solving. Weekly seminars are periodically devoted to special topics related to assessment and intervention. The pre-requisites of SLP 601, 602, 603, 605, 606, 608, 620, 640 and a passing score on the Foundations Exam are required. Student must have received a grade of B- or above in SLP 610A. Clinic Director permission required.