Clinical Methods: Pediatric Poplulations (473-0-1)
Instructors
Leigh Cohen
Meeting Info
2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Tues 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
Clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric clients. Registration includes assignment to clinical teams, clinical team meetings, and didactic coursework addressing clinical methods with pediatric clients. Students assessed by clinical performance, team contribution, and didactic performance.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to 1. Apply concepts of behavior change to pediatric treatment. 2. Apply strategies of session optimization to pediatric treatments. 3. Apply concepts of functional, client-focused treatment to pediatric service provision. 4. Apply the principles of adult learning to instruct parents and caregivers of children to implement strategies and supports in everyday settings and interactions. 5. Apply concepts of session planning, data collection, and documentation to pediatric treatment. 6. Apply skills in interpretation, analysis and synthesis or assessment data to arrive at diagnosis, prognosis, and recommendation in the context of a pediatric evaluation. 7. Apply interviewing and counseling techniques to pediatric evaluation and treatment. 8. Demonstrate skills in the administration and scoring of a core battery of pediatric assessments. 9. Create comprehensive written report of an assessment and alter report based on service setting. 10. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when planning for and executing clinical services, interpreting data, and interacting with clients and families. 11. Apply self-assessment skills and goals setting behaviors for personal and professional development.
Evaluation Method
Required Coursework
A. Diagnostic PowerPoint (DP) x5
Your Diagnostic PowerPoint is an opportunity for your didactic team to perform 4 critical components of an assessment including pre-staffing, analyzing, post-staffing and client/stakeholder education.
B. Weekly Reflection (WR) x 5
This is a weekly opportunity for small group discussion that supports your ability to integrate course content, reflect on your own experience, ask questions and express comments regarding each learning module.
C. Comprehensive Diagnostic Group Project x1
This group project is an opportunity for you to structure and present a diagnostic plan for a specific client profile using formal and informal measures.
D. Diagnostic Toolkit x1
You will create your own individual Diagnostic Toolkit highlighting psychometric properties and outlining standardized SLP testing instruments for future reference in your clinical practice.
Class Materials (Required)
• Roth, F., & Worthington, C. (2020). Treatment Resource Manual for Speech Language Pathology, 6th edition.
• Shipley, K., & McAfee, J. (2020). Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, 6th edition.
Resource is on reserve at library
Materials are posted on Canvas
Class allows prior editions of textbook
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book
rentals, etc.)
Class Notes
Clinical Expertise in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric clients. Didactic coursework addresses clinical methods with pediatric clients. Students will be assessed on clinical performance, team contribution, and didactic performance