Articulation & Phonology

Catalog description

This course is designed to enable the student to gain theoretical and clinical knowledge and management of articulation and phonological disorders in pre-school and school-age population. Typically developing phonology and speech sound acquisition are presented in contrast to atypical speech sound development. The assessment module includes differential diagnosis procedures to identify and contrast dialectical/linguistic/multicultural differences and speech sound disorders. The intervention module examines current and evidence-based treatment approaches for speech sound disorders, with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity. The impact of phonology on development of literacy skills is examined. Clinical practice of speech language pathology in the public-school setting (K-12) is discussed with respect to special education, models of service delivery, and referral and evaluation for services.