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ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES SPAU 4342 COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2005
INSTRUCTOR:
 Karen E. Kaplan
E-Mail:
 kekaplan@yahoo.com
Office hours:
 Tuesday 10:30-11:00 A.M., Thursday 12:30-1:00 or by appointment
Office:
 Callier Center Richardson Rm. 1.342
Phone:
972-883-3653
Texts:
 
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. Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology Edited by: J. Bruce Tomlin, Hughlett L. Morris, D.C. Spriestersbach
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. Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, a Resource Manual Kenneth G. Shipley, Julie G. Mc.Afee
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to develop an understanding of a philosophical and scientific approach to observing and describing communication behaviors. Methodology both formal and informal will be discussed through a study of the different communication disorders that a Speech-Language Pathologist will face in clinical practice. Students will develop knowledge about: The clinical process and where assessment finds its place The steps in clinical problem solving Obtaining and evaluating preassessment information  Assessment procedures common to most communication disorders Basic assessment procedures for assessment of disorders of Articulation, Language, Fluency, Voice, Neurological, and Dysphagia Multicutural issues in assessment Standardized testing procedures, available test materials and how they are constructed Informal testing procedures  Analysis of information gained during assessments Clinical decision making based on collected information Clinical report writing Jan. 12-27, Introduction
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 Philosophical Issues Chapter 1 4 Chapter 1-2 Gathering Information Psychometric Considerations
Feb. 3 Exam #1
Feb. 3
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25 The Oral Mechanism Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Mar.1 Speech Sound disorders Chapter 7 Chapter 5 Language Disorders in Children Chapters 6,10 Chapter 6  Aphasia and Adult Language Chapter 11 Chapter 9
Mar. 3 Exam #2 MAR 8 & 10 Spring Break
Mar. 15- Fluency Chapter 8 Chapter 7  Apr. 19 Voice Chapter 9 Chapter 8 Motor Speech Chapter 12 Head and Neck Cancer Chapter 13 Disordered Swallowing Chapter 15 Chapter 10 Professional Documentation
Apr. 19 Projects due - NO EXCEPTIONS Apr. 21 Exam #3
 
 
Course Requirements EXAMS:
 Feb. 1 Exam #1 25% Mar. 3 Exam #2 25%  Apr. 21 Exam #3 25% Students must be present on test dates. No make-up exams will be given after test dates unless previously arranged. If you must take an exam on a different date, you must set up a day and time in advance.
PROJECT:
 
Test Summary Notebook
 25% For this project, you will use the Test Proficiency List which can be found on the practicum website: http://www.utdallas.edu/~lougeay/practicum.htm Write a summary of the tests listed in each section. The number in parenthesis ( ) is the number of tests from each section which must be summarized. Follow the “Test Evaluation Form” provided. Please type and put in a notebook. This project is designed for you to gain experience in looking at testing materials and understanding their manuals.
It is not meant for you to copy summaries already written in books about tests. This is an individual project, not to be done in groups.

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