Semester Seventh V: B.S. in Special Education University of Karachi

Major – V: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS: An Introduction

Course Code: 651

Credit Hours: 03

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course will assist students towards an understanding of communication disorders in children and the skills and strategies necessary for the teaching of children with these disorders. Emphasis will be placed upon the varying approaches to systematic intervention in school settings, program design, its implementation and evaluation for such children.

ADVANCE ORGANIZERS

1. What definition is used for students with communication disorders?

2. How are levels of communication disorders differentiated?

3. What are the primary characteristics of students with communication disorders?

4. What instructional approaches and teaching tactics are appropriate for students with communication disorders?

UNIT – 1:    Introduction

1.1 Definition and Concept of:

1. Speech
   
2. Language
   
3. Communication
   

1.2 Definition and Types of Communication Disorder General Causes

UNIT – 2:    Language Development

1. Sequence of Development
   
2. Theories of Development
   

UNIT – 3:    Language Disorders

1. Classification
   
2. Strategies for Assessment and Intervention
   
3. Delayed Language Development
   
4. Language Disorders Associated with:
   
   3.4.1. Aphasia
   
   3.4.2. Dysphasia
   

UNIT – 4:    Speech Disorders

1. Voice Disorders
   
2. Articulation Disorders
   
3. Fluency Disorders
   
4. Speech Disorders Associated with Neurological Damage (Dysarthria)
   
5. Educational Consideration
   

UNIT – 5:    Other Issues

1. Early Intervention
   
2. Speech and Language Therapy
   
3. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
   
4. Students with Communication Disorders in Regular Education Classrooms
   
5. Parent Participation
   

Recommended Books

1. Hallahan, D.P. and Kauffman, J.M. (1997)
   Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education: Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
2. Heward, W.L. and Orlansky, M.D. (1992) Exceptional Children: An Introductory Survey of Special Education. New York: MacMillan Publishing Company
   
3. Smith T.E., et al. (1995) Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
4. Ysseldyke, J.E. and Algozzine, B. (1995) Special Education: A Practical Approach for Teachers. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.