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Speech and Language Disorders


Course Description

The characteristics of children and adults with speech and language disorders. Assessment, prevention, and intervention in language and articulation, phonological, voice, fluency, and acquired motor speech disorders.


Athena Title

Speech and Language Disorders


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CMSD 4110, CMSD 4170


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

Permission of major


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Students will be able to: a. Describe basic concepts and terminology associated with speech and language disorders b. Describe the causes and characteristics of several common speech and language disorders c. Discuss and evaluate common methods of studying, assessing, and treating these disorders


Topical Outline

Overview of speech and language disorders Assessment, prevention, and intervention in child and adult speech and language disorders such as o Articulation/phonological disorders o Voice and resonance disorders o Fluency disorders o Autism spectrum disorder o Aphasia o Dementia o Traumatic brain injury Early intervention Augmentative and alternative communication


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