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Course Number/Section COMD 7V91-002
Course Title Social Communication in Early Childhood
Term Spring 2007
Days & Times Monday, 1:00-3:45 pm
Course Description
This course will examine development, data, and theories of the development of infant and
toddler social, communication and language skills. The goals of this course are:
· To acquire knowledge of major developmental theories
· To know sequences and major milestones of development in early social communication
and toddler language development and to apply this knowledge to real children.
· To understand relationships across domains and to view the child as a “system”.
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This course has been designed to ensure that students demonstrate required
knowledge and skill as outlined in the Standards and Implementation Guidelines for
the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The specific
standards addressed in this class are: III-B, III-C, III- D, III-G, , IV-B
Students will identify and describe sequences and major milestones of typical development
during infancy in the areas of cognitive, social and language development (Std. III-B, III-C)
Students will apply strategies to assess and diagnosis language disorders for children in the
prelinguistic and emerging linguistic stages of language (Std. III-C, III-D)
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Students will discuss and explain contemporary professional issues in assessment and treatment
of prelinguistic children (Std. IV-B, III-G).
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Students will integrate developmental theories and milestones into an assessment of a child (Std.
III-B, III-C, IV-B).
Required Materials
Additional required readings (listed below) will be on electronic reserve on the UTD library
website ( http://www.utdallas.edu/library/services/reservesvc.htm). Instructions for accessing
these reserve materials will be posted on WebCT. Readings other than those listed below will be
assigned during the semester. These assignments will be posted on the WebCT.
Suggested Materials
N/A
Assignments & Academic Calendar
[Topics, Reading Assignments, Due Dates, Exam Dates]
Week Reading assignment (on On e-reserve unless otherwise specified)
Number
1 (1/07) Introductions
Review syllabus
Introduction
2 (1/14) On e-reserve
Theory
Lamb, Bornstein & Teti ch. 7
Developmental Theories
Adamson, Order and Disorder (recommended)
involving mutuality
(1/21)
No Class MLK day
7(2/25) EXAM 1
· Why routines are important Austistic Spectrum Disorders: Joint attentional routines. Journal
· Joint attentional Scenes of Communication Disorders, Special Issue on Autism, 31, 181-
193.
TBA
14 Social Stories
(4/21)
15 Exam 2 In-class Exam
4/28
On or Integrative Paper
before
5/5
Grading Policy
Students will be evaluated on the basis of their performance on two exams, one integrative paper
and class participation. Class participation will be 10% of the overall grade. The two exams will
be based on lectures and readings; each will contribute 30% to course grade for total of 60%.
Exams will consist of short answer, multiple choice, and short essay questions. The integrative
paper will also contribute to 30% of the course grade. For the integrative paper, students will be
required to observe an infant or toddler with or without a disorder and discuss that child in light
of class material. Students writing should be clear and concise, integrating theory and practice.
ASHA STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS CLASS: How knowledge is conveyed and how
knowledge and skill acquisition will be demonstrated
Standard III-B
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing
processes including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic
and cultural bases. Specific knowledge will be demonstrated in this infant/toddler social
communication.
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures and readings.
Acquisition will be demonstrated via class discussions, exams and required paper.
Standard III-C
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication
disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including the etiologies, characteristic,
anatomic/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
Specific knowledge will be demonstrated in this class in the area social-communicative disorders.
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures, readings, videotape viewing, Acquisition will be
demonstrated via class discussions, exams and class paper.
Standard III-D
The applicant must possess knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention and assessment, and
intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of
anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the
disorders.
Knowledge will be conveyed via class lectures, readings and viewing of videotapes. Acquisition will be
demonstrated via quizzes, class projects and class discussion.
Standard III-G
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
Knowledge will be conveyed via lectures, readings and viewing of videotapes. Acquisition will be
demonstrated via class discussion.
Standard IV-B
The applicant must possess skill in oral and written communication sufficient for entry into professional
practice.
Acquisition of knowledge will be demonstrated via class projects and discussion.
4. Discuss cultural and environment issues that affect language acquisition and disorders
As measured by:
Successful completion of exams
Class discussion
Course Policies
Make-up exams
It is the student's responsibility to make sure that an exam is made up within one week of the
scheduled time. Make-up exams will only be allowed for emergencies or conflicts that are
discussed with the professor well before the scheduled exam date. If you have an emergency or
illness on the date of an exam, please phone or email me as soon as possible and before the exam.
Missed exams will earn grades of 0.
Extra Credit
NA
Late Work
Late Assignment Policy: Assignments are due on the designated date (see course schedule
presented in this syllabus). No late assignments will be accepted unless prior approval is
given. Assignments submitted later than the due date will receive an automatic 5% reduction in
grade for every day that the assignment is late. Assignments will not be accepted after 5 days.
Special Assignments
New assignments, revisions to the syllabus, announcements, and your exam grades will be posted
on the WebCT. Instructions for setting up an account will be provided to you the first day of
class. You are then responsible for checking this site frequently (at least twice weekly) to
remain aware of new assignments, announcements, etc. You also should check your UTD email
frequently (see info below on UTD email policy). Email to students enrolled in this class will be
sent through this service to your UTD address.
Class Attendance
Class Attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed two absences if they are cleared with the
instructor.
Classroom Citizenship
Classes will consist of lectures and discussions. The assigned readings should be completed
before each class. Students are required to actively participate in the class, discussing readings
and previous lecture/course material. Students will be called on at any time to answer questions
regarding the reading and previous lecture/class material.
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.