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Heather M. Clark, Ph.D. CCC/SLP
201 A Duncan Hall
262-7044
clarkhm@appstate.edu
http://www.appstate.edu/~clarkhm
Office Hours: Mondays 9-4, Wednesdays 2-4 and by appointment
The philosophy and implementation of procedures for the evaluation of communication disorders in children and adults with emphasis on obtaining and interpreting case history data, conducting diagnostic interviews, and administering, scoring and interpreting data from diagnostic instruments used to evaluate articulation/phonology, language, fluency, voice and motor speech disorders. Issues related to the assessment of communication disorders in diverse populations will be highlighted.
This course will be in seminar format. Each participant will contribute to the learning of the other participants through presentations, thoughtful discussions, and group activities. We will try to devote the greatest proportion of each class meeting to discussion and/or learning activities, with a limited amount of "lecture."
In small groups, students will complete 4 case studies. Each case study will include several components, including review of case history information, assessment planning, role-plays, interpretation of findings, and report-writing. Each case will be worth up to100 points based on instructor and group evaluation.
In small groups, students will be responsible for presenting information on a specific assessment tool. Details on this requirement are included on the Assignment page. The presentation will be worth up to 100 points.
Students will be responsible for reviewing the characteristics of several standardized assessment instruments. Details on this requirement are included on the Assignment page. The reviews will be worth up to a total of 100 points.
Students will demonstrate competence in administering and scoring several commonly used assessment tools. Details on this requirement are included on the Assignment page. The competencies will be worth up to a total of 100 points.
The cut-off scores for grades are below
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665-700 |
A |
620-634 |
B |
575-589 |
C |
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650-664 |
A- |
605-619 |
B- |
560-574 |
C- |
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635-649 |
B+ |
590-604 |
C+ |
Below 560 |
F |
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8/17 |
Intro & Overview |
Review Course Website |
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8/22, 8/24 |
Concepts in Assessment |
Course Packet: Unit One |
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8/29, 8/31 |
Assessment Process |
Text Chapter 4, 12, Appendix B |
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9/5, 9/7 |
Communicating Findings |
Course Packet: Unit Two |
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9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26 |
Assessment of Acquired Communication Disorders |
Course Packet: Unit Three |
Obtaining History |
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9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10, 10/17 |
Assessment of School Age Children |
Course Packet: Unit Four |
Oral Motor Exam |
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10/12 |
No Class |
Fall Break |
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10/19, 10/24, 10/26, 10/31, 11/2, 11/7, 11/9 |
Assessment of Preschoolers |
Course Packet: Unit Five |
Psychometric Properties of Tests & Alternative
Assessments |
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11/14, 11/21, 11/28 |
Assessment of Infants and Toddlers |
Course Packet: Unit Six |
Report for Case Four due 12/5 |
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11/16 |
No Class |
ASHA Convention, Washington DC |
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11/23 |
No Class |
Thanksgiving Break |
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11/30, 12/5 |
Integrating Concepts |
Text: Appendix A |
Assessment Reviews Due 11/30 |
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12/11 12:00-2:00 |
Final Exam Period |
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CD 5661 Diagnostic Process| Syllabus| Assignments | Other information
Heather M. Clark, Ph.D. CCC/SLP
clarkhm@appstate.edu
Date Last Modified: 6/22/00
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