CMSD 5006 Language Disorders in Children

This course includes the nature of language disorders in early childhood clinical populations (birth to pre­k), principles of assessment and treatment, and clinical decision-making skills related to knowledge of the literature, professional issues, and cultural and linguistic diversity.

Registration Name

Child LD

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Demorest: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes and associated ASHA standards:

1. Students will devise a working theory of language development and disorders after examining various developmental models. (IV-B&C)
2. Students will describe the arc of development of an integrated language system.(IV-B)
3. Students will outline relationships between early language development and later abilities in phonological awareness, reading, and writing. (IV-B & C)
4. Students will outline programs for prevention of child language disorders. (IV-D)
5. Students will create an assessment plan for evaluating and diagnosing language disorders, including formal and informal procedures and dynamic assessment methods. (IV-D)
6. Students will integrate assessment information to provide an appropriate prognosis, developmental/treatment level, and recommendations for individual clients. (IV-D)
7. Students will identify cultural considerations for children and families from diverse backgrounds. (IV-B, C, D)
8. Students will describe research and evidenced-based practice as it relates to child language disorders and analyze, synthesize and evaluate research for integration into evidence-based clinical practice. (IV-D & F)
9. Students will identify technology based communication options for children with language disorders, including AAC devices and listening technology for hearing impairment. (IV-D; V-B)
10. Students will outline principles of family-centered practice for service delivery of children with language disorders (IV-D; V-B)
11. Students will recognize current contemporary research and professional issues in the management of child language disorders. (IV-F)
12. Students will demonstrate ethical conduct regarding assessment and invention for management of child language disorders. (IV-E)