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Course Information:
Articulation and Phonological Disorders
SPAU 3340 Spring 2008
Wednesday 2:30-5:15
Location: Green Hall 4.428
Course Description
This course is designed to give students a basic foundation in the assessment and
treatment of articulation and phonological disorders in children. Students will initially
learn foundation material, such as characteristics of the speech sounds of English and
normal acquisition of speech production skills in childhood. Students will learn about
various aspects of articulation and phonological disorders, such as variables that are
associated with the disorders, the role of dialects, and the differences between the
different kinds of speech production disorders. Students will learn about the different
methods of assessment for the disorders. The concepts and principles of intervention will
be presented, as well as specific approaches and techniques for the remediation of the
disorders.
This course has been designed to ensure that students demonstrate required
knowledge and skill as outlined in the Standards and Implementation Guidelines for the
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The specific
standards addressed in this class are: III-B, III-C, III-D, III-E, III-F, III-G, III-H, IV-B
***If we fall behind on this schedule: on the Exam, you will only be tested
with respect to what we have covered in class up to that point in time
DATE Topic Required Reading What’s Happening?
Jan 9 Intro to Artic and CH 1& 2
Phonological Disorders Basic units
No A&P: Read
advanced unit Ch1
Course Requirements:
Late Exams: In the case of emergencies or illness, a late exam may be scheduled
without penalty. In the case of a missed exam for other non-emergency/non-health
reasons, points will be deducted from your total grade (5 points per late day) and your
Late Assignments/Projects: Deduction of 5 points off of final grade per late day
Attendance: It is expected that all students will have reasonable attendance. Good
attendance is required to do well in the course! In the event of an absence, it is your
responsibility to get the notes from a fellow student. I do not give out notes to students. I
will, however, provide you with the appropriate missed assignments or handouts.
ASHA Standards Addressed in this Class: class discussions, exams, project, and
How knowledge is conveyed and how assignments.
knowledge and skill acquisition will be
demonstrated Standard III-E
Standard III-B The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical conduct
basic human communication and swallowing Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures,
processes including their biological, readings, discussions, and videotapes.
neurological, acoustic, psychological, Acquisition will be demonstrated via required
developmental, linguistic, and cultural bases. class discussions, exams.
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures,
readings, and videotapes Standard III-G
Acquisition will be demonstrated via class The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of
discussion, exams, project, and assignments contemporary professional issues
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures,
Standard III-C readings, discussions, and videotapes.
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of Acquisition will be demonstrated via required
the nature of speech, language, hearing, and class discussions, exams.
communication disorders and differences and
swallowing disorders, including the etiologies, Standard III-H
characteristics, anatomic/physiological, acoustic, The applicant must demonstrate knowledge
psychological, developmental, and linguistic and about certification, specialty recognition,
cultural correlates. Knowledge will be conveyed licensure, and other relevant professional
via class lectures, readings, discussions, and credentials
videotapes. Acquisition will be demonstrated Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures,
via required class discussions, exams, project, readings, and discussions. Acquisition will be
and assignments. demonstrated via required class discussions
and exams.
Standard III-D
The applicant must possess knowledge of the Standard IV-B
principles and methods of prevention and The applicant must possess skill in oral and
assessment, and intervention for people with written communication sufficient for entry into
communication and swallowing disorders, professional practice
including consideration of Acquisition will be demonstrated via required
anatomic/physiological, psychological, class discussions, exams, project, and
developmental, and linguistic and cultural assignments.
correlates of the disorders.
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures, Students will demonstrate the following skills:
readings, discussions, and videotapes. 1. Define terminology associated with
Acquisition will be demonstrated via required articulation skill and associated disorders,