School Age Lang Lrn Disorders

Catalog description

This course will cover principles and practices relevant to the assessment and treatment of language and literacy disorders in school age populations including children and adolescents ages 5 to 21. The goal of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills that ASHA specifies as necessary for school-based speech-language pathology. Topics covered include: foundational knowledge in the structure of schools; screening, referral, and diagnostic procedures in school settings; collaborating on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams; developing evidence-based treatment plans that meet Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guidelines; and theoretical foundations for the treatment of language-based learning disabilities and literacy deficits.