SLP 288 - Communication Disorders in Low Incidence Populations

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on the nature of communication and on swallowing and feeding disorders in groups of children with various types of disabilities that occur with a low frequency in the general population. Describes the specific communication, swallowing, and feeding disorders manifested in these various groups, along with the approaches to and types of intervention. Emphasizes the role of the assistant in the administration of behavioral treatment and methods and the tracking of progress with various data methods as a major key to success for these clients in both group and individual treatment models. Includes an overview of the various genetic disorders.

Prerequisite: SLP 180 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.