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An introduction to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant career. Professional standards and responsibilities, legal and ethical issues, interdisciplinary and supervisory relations, and management of individuals with speech-language and hearing disorders are emphasized. Consideration is given to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity.

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This course will provide an overview of the foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children, Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment, and evidence-based intervention for treatment. This will include collecting Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence ABC data, and learning operations to increase/strengthen behavior and weaken/decrease behavior. Enrollment Limitation: ALH A112/CDE A112; students who complete SLPA A112 may not enroll in or receive credit for ALH A112 or CDE A112.

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Developmental functions of speech, language, hearing and swallowing mechanisms, including acquisition of morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and phonology from birth to adolescence. Language development models and language differences discussed. Anatomy and physiologic function pertaining to speech, swallowing, and hearing mechanisms.

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Organizational and functional skills required in the speech pathology workplace. Emphasis on office management, client interaction requirements, communication techniques, educational techniques, writing skills related to speech-language pathology, scheduling, and computer applications.

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Study of communicative disorders in both children and adults to include classification and prevalence, types of disorders, diagnostic techniques, remediation of speech and language, and treatment protocols. The role of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist is covered.

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An introduction to phonetics including the analysis, description, and transcription of speech. The course encompasses speech production, acoustics, International Phonetic Alphabet, fine phonetic transcription, phonetic measurements, dialects, and the analysis of both normal and abnormal speech sounds. Protocol techniques for therapy are covered.

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Screening procedures and equipment used in evaluation of client status and development of treatment protocols. Therapeutic techniques, use of protocol forms, checklists and anecdotal records for speech, hearing, and language disorders. This course includes therapeutic procedures used in client protocol applications and in patient safety issues.

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Application of clinical practice procedures and techniques as required of a speech-language pathology assistant under the supervision of a speech language pathologist.

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Therapeutic techniques and assessment directed at adult and geriatric conditions. Special emphasis on acquired conditions and specialized application/adaptation of screening, protocols, and therapy.

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Advanced application of clinical practice procedures and therapeutic techniques performed under the guidance of a speech pathologist. Client observation, treatment protocols, record keeping procedures, and discussion of case study management issues are also covered.