Speech Development and Disorders in Children

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The objective of this course is to develop a broad understanding of the process by which typically developing children acquire speech skills. Theoretical aspects of speech development will be reviewed & the complexities of normal human communication will be focused upon. This content will lay the foundation for discussing etiologies & characteristics of speech sound disorders that arise across the lifespan. Basic principles of assessment & intervention & the role of the speech language pathologist will be covered.