Language Disorders In Preschool and School-Age Child

Catalog description

Students will learn about neurodiversity and how it relates to language development and various disorders. The characteristics and treatment/strategies for these disorders and their effects on emergent language skills will be presented. Language assessments and non-biased assessments for linguistically and culturally diversepopulations will be explored. Form, Content, and Use of language, in addition to memory skills, cognition, and the underlying skills necessary for successful language development and academics will be taught. Neural substrates of Dyslexia and reading programs will be covered, in addition to the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting. Students will be guided in formulating diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans after interpreting, synthesizing, and analyzing information from assessments, case histories, class discussions, assigned text readings, and videos. The course will examine special education laws related to students within the school system who may be entitled free and appropriate services. Measurable and effective goal planning will be discussed. Course examinations and a language project will be given to assess student competency, knowledge, and application of the course material.