Pediatric Language Disorders (492-0-20)

Instructors

Megan York Roberts

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 2370: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Overview of potential etiologies and characteristics of language disorders in children from infancy through adolescence. Focus on assessment, diagnosis, and effective treatment of children with specific language impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and cognitively based language impairments as well as the interplay between language, learning, and literacy. Emphasis on the integration of normative data, scientific knowledge, and clinical practice.

Class Materials (Required)

• African American Language: Language Development from Infancy to Adulthood by Mary Kohn (Author) ISBN-13: 978-1108798983, ISBN-10: 1108798985
• "Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating" 5th Edition (2017) by Rhea Paul, PhD, CCC-SLP, Courtenay F. Norbury, PhD, & Carolyn Gosse ($99 new, lower if used or other editions);
• Selected journal articles or chapters which are available via Canvas.

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.)