SP ED 6531 - Teaching Speech and Auditory Skills to Children with Hearing Impairments (Birth-5)

Meets with SP ED 5531. Methods for developing speech and auditory skills in students with hearing impairments birth through 5 years will be emphasized. Students will examine suprasegmental development, articulation, acoustic properties, feedback and stages of acquisition. Investigation will also include assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, IFSP and IEP development, techniques in speech training, auditory training, and critical family involvement. Instructional strategies for speech and auditory skills training will be integrated into home and education settings. Field hours required.