SLP 500 Speech Sound Disorders
The purpose of this course is to provide focused study of disordered speech-sound production including functional articulation disorders, phonological processing, and developmental apraxia of speech. Methods of assessment of articulation and phonological production, as well as a range of approaches to improving speech sound accuracy and intelligibility will be presented. Relations of phonological development to literacy will be emphasized. The impact of a range of genetic, motor, and cognitive disorders on speech sound production will be addressed. The impact of cultural and linguistic differences on speech sound development and disorders will be highlighted. Lecture/discussion/problem-based learning format.
Offered
Fall, Spring