Interventions for Students with Communication Impairments

Catalog description

This course is to prepare preservice special education teachers to work with students who have been identified with a speech/communication impairment. Preservice special education teachers will develop an understanding of (a) basic concepts related to communication impairments, (b) effects communication impairments have on academic, social, and behavioral outcomes, (c) how to design and adapt instruction for students affected by communication impairments, and (d) how to program for students identified with a communication impairment. Note: This course requires field placement hours and clearances. Contact the OPPEO at [email protected] for clearance information.