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Nature and types of amplifying systems employed with the hearing-impaired. Electroacoustic characteristics including gain, power, acoustic response, distortion, etc. Principles and methods of selection and usage of hearing aids. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 640 or equivalent.

The first section of the course will introduce you to many aspects of disfluency including: the prevalence/incidence of stuttering, theories of stuttering, core and secondary behaviors, other fluency disorders (cluttering, neurogenic stuttering, and psychogenic stuttering), and assessment and treatment approaches for children and adults. The second section of the course will introduce you to the diagnosis and management of communication impairments associated with cleft palate and other craniofacial disorders across the lifespan.

Advanced principles and practices of audiology relative to differential diagnosis, otological surgery, medical intervention, and research. Prerequisites: COMM-DIS 313, 640, 641, and 642 or equivalents.

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An overview of causes, characteristics, assessment and treatment methods pertaining to autism spectrum disorders. Topics include genetic bases, early intervention, academic training, social and life skills development.

A contemplative and systematic approach to the four theorectical forces in U.S. counseling, history and politics of counseling, the counseling, interviewing, consulting, and case management processes in Communication Disorders.

Practical writing in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, including diagnostic report and research paper formats. Emphasis on revision and peer editing. Satisfies Junior Year Writing requirement.

ASD Seminar for DOE Training Grant.

Theories and nature of phonological development and disorders. Assessment and treatment of phonological disorders.