Basic principles of the diagnostic process, including test
selection, administration, and interpretation; interviewing
techniques; and report writing. Analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation of scholarship concerning the nature, prevention, and
assessment of communication disorders. Consideration of
anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and
linguistic/cultural correlates of the disorders. Requires
supervised lab activities.
Athena Title
Diagnosis in SLP
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CMSD 6700E
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify and differentiate various qualitative and quantitative methods available for screening and assessment.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to evaluate diagnostic instruments through the application, analysis, and synthesis of psychometric principles.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to perform test administration procedures accurately, applying test standardization principles.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to integrate knowledge of cultural and linguistic differences into diagnostic procedures and processes.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate appropriate interview and counseling techniques for clients with communication or swallowing disorders and their families.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply and synthesize basic principles and methods for screening and assessing communication disorders, including diagnostic planning; case history integration; and test selection, analysis, administration, and scoring.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate diagnostic information to complete interpretation, assessment, referrals, recommendations, and report writing.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills required for achieving competency in the diagnostic process, including (a) oral communication skills needed for interviewing and conferencing and (b) written communication of diagnostic reports and professional correspondence.
Topical Outline
· The Diagnostic Process
· Professional Report Writing/Professional Correspondence
· Psychometric Considerations
· Test Interpretation
· Multicultural Considerations in Assessment
· Alternate Assessment Methods
· PPVT-III Administration
· Pre-assessment Information and Interviews
· Oral-Facial Mechanism Exam
· Assessment of Articulation/Phonology Overview
· Assessment of Language Overview
· Observation and Informal Assessment
· Screening and Prevention
· Hearing Screening Procedures and Reporting
· Summary and Interpretations, Recommendations, Prognosis: Analysis, Synthesis, and Reporting
Exit Interviews: Interpreting Results and Counseling Considerations
