COMD 431
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Developmental Language Disorders
Communication Disorders
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Causes and characteristics of language impairment; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of language disorders.
When Taught
Fall; Winter.
Min
3
Fixed
3
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3
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Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the linguistic, academic, and social problems associated with developmental language disorder.
Learning Outcome
Describe general models of developmental language disorder.
Learning Outcome
Describe service delivery issues in the assessment of developmental language disorder.
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of assessment procedures to perform the following tasks: screening, qualifying a child for intervention services, determining goals in intervention, predicting the need for future intervention, and measuring progress in intervention.
Learning Outcome
Describe several approaches to the treatment of developmental language disorder (e.g., focused stimulation).
