COSD (EDSP) 225
COMMUNICATION PROCESSES, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISORDERS
- Catalog Entry
COSD (EDSP) 225. Communication Processes, Development, and
Disorders
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students in professions that serve
persons with communication disorders with the causes, nature,
symptoms, and management of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Information regarding the normal speech, language, and hearing
processes will also be reviewed. Information regarding the
referral process, identification, and prevention will also
be covered.
- Detailed Description of Content of the Course
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with
the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
and provide an overview of normal vs. disordered communication.
Students will learn strategies and protocol for identification,
prevention and intervention and/or referral of various communication
disorders.
The following topics are covered in the course:
- The professions of speech-language pathology and audiology
and the role of the classroom teacher.
- Components of communication, speech, and language.
- Anatomy and physiology of speech, language, and hearing
mechanisms.
- Normal Development of Communication
- Communication Difference/Multicultural Issues in Communication
Disorders.
- Early Intervention with infants and toddlers and other
Preschool language disorders.
- School age and adolescent language disorders
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Neurological impairments in children: Speech, language,
hearing, and feeding implications.
- Adult neurological disorders
- Aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria: children and adults
- Fluency disorders.
- Disorders of voice and swallowing
- Cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial anomalies
- Hearing disorders in children and adults
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
An overview of normal vs. disordered speech and language development
and the various types of communication disorders are presented
through class lecture, films, slides, audiotapes, videotapes,
and guest speakers in the various specialty areas. Identification,
prevention, management, and referral of the various communicative
disorders, as well as, an introduction to the professions involved
in the management of these disorders are addressed. Equipment
and technology common to the assessment &/or intervention
of various disorders will be demonstrated during class presentations.
Students are required to observe patients have been diagnosed
with a speech, language, and/or hearing disorder in the university
speech and hearing clinic or via videotape. Written observations
outlining the content of the session, as well as, their critique
of the session is required. All students are required to have
their hearing and speech screened in the university clinic.
Class discussion is facilitated and participation is encouraged
in the course through group projects and group generated discussion.
Practical exercises designed to help the student understand
the role of the classroom teacher and communication specialist
in identifying, evaluating, and treating persons with communication
disorders are required. The practical exercises also help the
student to understand how a communication disorder affects
the social, emotional, and educational welfare of a person.
- Goals and Objectives
The goals of this course are:
- to provide students with an overview of the professions
involved in the management of communication disorders.
- to provide an overview of normal and disordered human
communication.
- to provide students with an overview of the referral,
identification, prevention, and management of various communication
disorders.
- to encourage integration of material through students
direct observation of management sessions and written critiques
of those sessions.
- to give students an opportunity to participate in a speech,
language, and hearing screening.
- Assessment Measures
Assessment measures will include written examinations, written
critiques of clinical observations, written practical exercises
(review of a research article, personal interview with a patient
and their family, and the presentation of a disorder profile).
Students will also be required to participate in a speech/language/hearing
screening.
- Other Course Information
None
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
January 2006 Reviewed for content Dr. Kenneth Cox, Chair |