Language Disorders in Children
Overview
Subject area
COMSC
Catalog Number
71700
Course Title
Language Disorders in Children
Department(s)
Description
Language and communication disorders and differences in children from infancy through adolescence, including specific language impairment, pervasive developmental delay, autism, and mental retardation, cognitive and social aspects of communication, variation in severity and type of disorders; management of children requiring special education as mandated by the Federal Law; implications of early language disorders on literacy acquisition, assessment and intervention; cultural diversity issues; interdisciplinary strategies for intervention for children with communication challenges within the home, preschool, school and community settings.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
026941