Behavior and Communication.

Catalog description

This class focuses on basic and advanced principles of behavior modifications as they relate to the area of communication sciences and disorders. Multiple strategies to increase, decrease, or modify behaviors are introduced. Theoretical and applied experiences in planning intervention strategies, measurement techniques, generalization and maintenance of changed behaviors are emphasized. Different models of understanding behavior which reflect an emphasis on neurodiversity affirming practice are highlighted. Prerequisite: SLPA 051 , SLPA 101 , SLPA 103 , SLPA 121 , SLPA 123 , SLPA 125 , SLPA 127 , SLPA 129 , SLPA 131 , SLPA 137 . Corequisite: SLPA 105 & SLPA 139 .