LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

CS&D 110

A survey of the scientific basis of normal and disordered communication; covers speech, hearing, and language.

CS&D 440

Language differences and disorders in various populations are covered, as well as means of assessment and intervention.

CS&D 709

Reviews contemporary literature relating to the language development and disorders of school age children and adolescents. Emphasis is on a description of disorders, assessment techniques, and school methods and procedures. Addresses UW-Madison Teacher Education Standards; WI Rules and Statutes, Teaching Standards stipulated in PI 34.

CS&D 120

The impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD); different ideas about what culture is, how culture influences different aspects of communication, and how cultural and linguistic differences intersect with neurodiversity, and with difficulties in speech, language, hearing, voice, and swallowing. Language variation, including bilingualism, multilingualism, dialect, and accent. Culturally responsive assessment and intervention; working with interpreters and translators. Main focus is on two populations - Spanish-English and African American English speakers in the United States. Also discusses other cultural and linguistic communities in the US and around the world.

CS&D 701

Assessment and treatment across the lifespan of individuals with complex communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication systems and strategies to support functional communication.