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COMD 351

Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders

Communication Disorders David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Causes and characteristics of speech sound disorders; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Nature of Speech Sound Disorders

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge regarding the nature of speech sound disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural correlates.

Title

Assessment of Speech Sound Disorders

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge regarding the principles and methods of the assessment of speech sound disorders, using both formalized and non-formalized methods.

Title

Speech Sound Disorders Interventions

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge regarding the principles and methods of speech sound disorders intervention.