Clinical Methods: Pediatric Poplulations (473-0-1)
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
Attendance to lectures is mandatory in any graduate level course. Your grade will be based on participation in and completion of assignments, online application tasks, and an individual or group presentation. Assignments must be turned in on time.
Students are not entitled to make-up assignments or to grades of incomplete unless the instructor has approved such arrangements in advance.
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