Language and Learning Disorders of Children I

Overview

Subject area

LCD

Catalog Number

721

Course Title

Language and Learning Disorders of Children I

Description

Application of studies in normal language acquisition to the study of pre-school language and learning disorders; emphasis on the assessment of, and intervention with pre-school children with language and learning disorders. Units include interdisciplinary views of the child with speech, language, and communication challenges; issues in speech, language, communication, social-emotional and cognitive development related to specific language impairment, pervasive developmental delay, autism, mental retardation, and developmental apraxia; challenges in learning and in the classroom for children with developmental language disorders.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule