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Revolving topics.

The course extends students' knowledge of rehabilitative audiology beyond hearing aid fittings to a broad range of hearing assistance technologies and to the special needs of the pediatric population. Topics include unique language and rehabilitative characteristics of children with hearing loss, pediatric amplification, hearing assistive technologies, implantable devices, FM/DM and remote microphone systems.

Independent study in special subjects. Repetition requires consent.

Functioning of the normal and impaired swallow mechanism; methods of swallow evaluation and treatment.

The two main goals of this course are 1) to explore the multi-faceted nature of our own cultural identities and those of our clients, and 2) to learn strategies to engage respectfully and provide quality service to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. The format will involve critical discussion of readings, videos, and podcasts; guest speakers; case studies; reflection journals; and projects. This course is part of the Multicultural Certificate in Communication Disorders for graduate students in both speech-language pathology and audiology.

Principles of electrophysiological assessment of the auditory and vestibular systems; laboratory approaches. Prerequisite: SLHS 640 or equivalent.

This course provides an introduction to the theory and assessment of vestibular disorders.

Assessment and intervention strategies for language disordered children; emphasis on language behavior relative to neurological, sensory, cognitive-intellectual, and psycho-emotional deficits. Prerequisite: SLHS 631.