Language Disorders & Learning Disab

Catalog description

This course will focus on the relationship between language and learning disabilities, and the impact of language and learning disabilities, in academic, social and work settings. It will examine the contributions of neuropsychology, learning theory, executive function and cognitive-perceptual development to the study of language-based learning disabilities. Interventions for language, learning, reading, math and writing disabilities will be covered. The speech and language pathologist’s role in assessing and supporting the underlying skills necessary for learning, in discipline- specific academic areas, will be studied. The responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist as a member of an interdisciplinary professional (IPP) team in a school setting are emphasized from kindergarten through high school and post-secondary education including instruction, adaptations and modifications, IEP compliance and differentiated instruction. The diversity of our classroom community will be utilized as a resource through discussions and presentations. This course will also address the importance of equitable services for individuals with language disorders and learning disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds.