Language Disorders in Children (LDCL-701 ) MS-SLP: Course Outline
Language disorders in children encompass difficulties in understanding or expressing language, affecting a child's ability to communicate and interact. These disorders can manifest in various forms, impacting vocabulary, grammar, and social communication
This course gives knowledge about the disorder that involves the processing of
linguistic information. Language disorders will be taught and skills will be given
to diagnose language disorders precisely to plan for language therapy.
Learning Outcomess:
Enlist and identify major features of language disorder in children.
Demonstrate knowledge regarding common language disorders, its types and theories of causation.
Differentiate between receptive and expressive component of language and understand common associated disorders in pediatric population.
Evaluate different assessment techniques/protocols for language disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge on standardized tests/checklists for the assessment of language disorders Relate information for differential diagnosis in language disorders
Analyze the clinical features of different types of language disorder and suggest appropriate interventions for them.
Course Outline
Introduction to Aspects of Language
Receptive Language Disorders
Expressive Language disorders
Specific Language impairment
Dyslexia (disorder of written language) & Learning Disabilities
