Clinical Methods: Pediatric Poplulations (473-0-20)
Instructors
Leigh Cohen
Meeting Info
2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Thurs 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
Group Demonstration x1
• This group assignment will be completed with your diagnostic team.
• You will be asked to provide a thorough demonstration of administration and scoring for 1 selected diagnostic test.
In-Class Applications x5
• This group assignment allows you as an interdisciplinary team to complete a pre/post-staffing and analysis of selected diagnostics based on a client profile.
Diagnostic Reflections x3
• This individual assignment will assess your ability to integrate course content, reflect on your own experience, ask questions, and express comments regarding each learning module.
• Diagnostic Competency
• Towards the end of this quarter, you will participate in diagnostic competency-based testing.
• This will involve meeting with your instructor outside of class time.
• Given a client's case history, you will be asked to select appropriate diagnostic tests, administer assessment(s), score subtests, analyze results and indicate behaviors to target in intervention.
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