Biological and cognitive factors associated with language acquisition, cognitive reserve, Specific Language Impairment in bilinguals. Emphasis on diagnosis, cognitive factors in language selection, and differences in reading opaque vs. transparent languages.

Clinical methods of treatment of aphasia; goal-setting, assessment, communication facilitation, and the writing of SOAP notes.

Under close supervision by a state licensed and American Speech Language Hearing Association clinically certified speech language pathologist, graduate students will participate as a member of the health care team to provide speech, language and swallowing assessment and management to patients across the lifespan. Clinical practicum allows speech language pathology graduate students to develop and demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of speech, language and swallowing disorders through direct patient care. The course is held on and/or off campus at individually assigned clinical facilities. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). May be repeated for a total of 24 credits.

The etiology, pathophysiology, methods for identification, and management of acquired and post-congenitally identified disorders of the auditory system. Prepares students to meet the requirements of the national standards for earning a license to practice clinical audiology and to demonstrate excellence in the diagnosis and management of auditory disorders in clinical practice.

Review of clinical applications of otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, electrocochleography, and auditory steady state potentials with emphasis on diagnostic issues.

The physical effects of aging on the auditory periphery and central nervous system, as well as the consequences of aging on diagnostic and rehabilitative services to older clients.

Contemporary counseling issues related to working with individuals with hearing disorders. Emphasis on family systems and the impact of a hearing disorder.

The provision of aural rehabilitation services to adults with hearing loss including auditory training, speechreading, auditory-visual integration, effective communication strategies, and Deaf culture.

Issues related to ethics and practice in the field of audiology, multicultural sensitivity, legal rights and responsibilities.

Provides mandated training required prior to any interaction with patients during clinical observations and supports early experiences once clinical practicum has begun. Students will demonstrate understanding and practice of evaluation protocols, professionalism, documentation and interpersonal communication required prior to practicum. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic to a maximum of six credits.

Intermediate-level topics in providing clinical audiology services with a focus on prevention and intervention; supports ongoing clinical practicum. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic to a maximum of six credits.

Integrating advanced diagnostic and treatment topics with evidence-based practice through presentations and case studies. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic to a maximum of 12 credits.

Research data and theoretical models regarding the etiology and characteristics of fluency disorders (primarily stuttering) are integrated to form the foundation for clinical management. Treatment approaches for children and adults are presented.

The differential diagnosis of acquired neurogenic communication disorders as well as research, theory, and efficacy of language interventions for aphasia in adults.

Cognitive-communicative disorders in adults secondary to right hemisphere damage, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Emphasis on differential diagnosis and theories and research pertaining to clinical management including the efficacy of interventions.

Auditory-based components of managing hearing loss in children; the role of the family and cultural environment in service delivery.

The effects of acquired and developmental neuropathology on speech. Emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical management.

Dysphagia secondary to neurologic impairments, cancer, and degenerative disease. Anatomy and physiology of normal and disordered swallowing, evaluation including instrumental assessment techniques, and multidisciplinary management.

The nature, assessment, and intervention of delayed and disordered language in children birth to five years of age.

The nature, assessment, and intervention of delayed and disordered language in school-age children.

Introduction to hearing aids and assessment of the personal amplification needs of hearing-impaired individuals.

Prevention, assessment, and intervention of anatomical, physiological, and language-based disorders affecting the production of speech in children.

Basic principles of human perception of sound.

The development and administration of advanced pure-tone and auditory discrimination tests; the interpretation of audiometric findings for adults and children.

Normal anatomy and physiology of voice production including the effects of: aging across the lifespan, gender, and multicultural issues. Voice disorders, diagnostic procedures and management techniques to remediate voice disorders will be discussed.

Generation, transmission, detection, and analysis of the speech signal. Special attention is given the myology of speech production and the physiological correlates of the acoustic output. Theoretical models of speech production are examined in light of recent empirical findings. Biomedical and other research techniques are employed in the laboratory setting to investigate the speech communication processes.

A continuation of SLHS 5361.

Assessment of auditory processing in adults and children. Effects of processing problems on communication and a discussion of management techniques. Electrophysiological measurement techniques are stressed.

Physiological and perceptual maturation of the auditory system from gestation through two years of age. Assessment of children's hearing, including difficult to test children, public school and neonatal screening.

Written report and oral presentation on a client's clinical intervention. The clinical project must be successfully completed to graduate with an M.A. in speech-language pathology via the non-thesis track.

Review of the structure and function of the human auditory system, with emphasis on the clinical/applied aspects of anatomy and physiology. Oriented towards relationships to various auditory disorders.

Introduction to research, experimental design, and statistics. Includes ethics in research, publishing, grant writing, general research skills, and computerized statistics. Open to graduate students in Communication Disorders, others with permission.

Addresses the etiologies associated with severe communication impairments and related physical and/or cognitive-linguistic challenges; instructs on the basic principles of AAC assessment and procedures; identifies potential AAC users, appropriate selection of symbols and vocabulary for no, low, mid and/or high-technology systems, seating and positioning, and access; and instructs on the principles of intervention and implementation of AAC systems within the clinic, school, medical, home and community settings across the lifespan.

Lectures and clinical rotations at UConn Health to prepare students for their off-campus medical practicum.

Advanced practice management in the prevention, assessment and treatment of medically based disorders in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Integration of content from previous didactic and practicum courses applied in a lifespan approach to emphasize the role of a collaborative health care team in a multidisciplinary context.

Cochlear implants and their function, patient performance, clinical programming software and techniques, current research, and future technology.

Vocabulary and foundational concepts for research; conceptual framework to design research, critically evaluate research, write research proposal, participate in peer review process, and complete IRB application.

Under close supervision by a licensed audiologist, students will participate as a member of the health care team to provide audiologic assessment and management to patients across the lifespan. Clinical practicum allows audiology graduate students to develop and demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of hearing and balance through direct patient care. The course is held on and/or off campus at individually assigned clinical facilities.

Introduction to clinical practice issues in speech-language pathology, with a focus on treatment methodology. Acquisition of knowledge and skills for implementation of high-quality intervention across communication and swallowing disorders and across the lifespan. Clinical application of treatment principles to case-based learning activities and other hands-on skills.

Extensive review of clinical topics necessary for robust careers as Speech-Language Pathologists, with a focus on comprehensive assessment methods for communication and swallowing disorders across lifespans and settings. Practical skills in assessment strategy development, evaluative interviewing, and judicious selection of evaluative tools. Learners gain proficiency in communicating findings, crafting diagnostic and treatment plans, and establishing goals rooted in evidence-based practice and cultural awareness.

Review of professional practice issues in speech language pathology. Covers a variety of clinical topics through discussion and case-based learning to in preparation for a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Preparation for Clinical Fellowship (CF). Supervision, licensure, and certification will be emphasized. Advanced professional practice issues including integration of prevention into clinical practice.

Periodic conferences with the instructor are required.

Practicum. May be repeated for credit.

Preparation for academic and industry careers in speech, language, and hearing sciences, including grant-writing, service duties such as reviewing, scientific ethics and rigor, and mentorship.

Theoretical and clinical issues related to hearing aid candidacy and fitting with an emphasis on advanced signal processing strategies.

Effects of noise on the structure and function of the auditory system. Elements of noise measurements, otoprotection, and key issues in establishment and maintenance of a hearing conservation program.

Anatomy, physiology and functional assessment of the vestibular system including instrumentation, procedures, and interpretation of clinical tests. Hands-on laboratory exercises included.

Methods of acquiring, averaging and analyzing cortical evoked and event-related potentials following auditory input. Emphasis on utilization of multi-channel recording devices for research and clinical purposes.