CDS 515 - Pediatric Language Disorders

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The course focuses on pediatric language disorders in children ages 0-21, the impact of language disorders on academic performance, and high and low incidence disorders. Students will also become knowledgeable in prevention, screening, assessment, identification, and treatment of pediatric language disorders. Principles and techniques of assessment, intervention with a focus on the periods of emergent language, language for learning, and advanced adolescent language are also presented and integrated with students’ clinical practicum.
Grade Type: Letter Grade