Examples of General Learning Objectives:
By the end of this placement, students will:
- Understand the process of therapy, from referral to discharge
- Learn to interact with young children, their families, teachers, or other team members
- Develop an understanding of the role of speech-language pathology within the setting
- Develop the ability to observe and interpret children’s behavior
- Develop skills in basic speech and language assessment with children
- Develop skills in planning and implementing treatment with children
- Develop skills in report writing and documentation
- Develop self-evaluation skills
Specific Course Objectives:
Process of Therapy:
The Clinical Educator will orient the student to the service delivery model and clinical management process used in the agency.
Caseload:
The student will gradually assume primary responsibility for two to three representative clients (i.e., typical of the caseload) while assisting the Clinical Educator with other clients.
Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist:
the Clinical Educator will orient the student to the role of the speech-language pathologist within the agency
Assessment:
- Case history taking/interviewing: The student will take a case history from a family member or interview a professional (e.g. teacher, psychologist) regarding one child.
- Phonological/Articulation assessment and analysis: The student will collect and analyze phonological/articulation data for at least one child.
- Oral mechanism examination: The student will carry out an oral mechanism examination for at least one child.
- Language sample and analysis: The student will collect and analyze (using the SALT program or another language analysis system) language data for at least one child
- Standardized Language Assessment: The student will administer at least two standardized tests (e.g., PPVT, portions of the CELF, portions of the PLS, EOWPVT or EVT).
- Hearing Screening: The student will complete one or two hearing screenings (if this is typically done by the Clinical Educator as part of an assessment).
Treatment:
- The student will develop skills in planning and implementing articulation and/or phonology therapy for at least one child.
- The student will develop skills in planning and implementing language therapy for at least one child.
- The student will write at least one assessment, progress, or discharge report with guidance from the Clinical Educator.
- The student will gradually assume responsibility for evaluating his/her sessions with guidance from the Clinical Educator.
- The student will be introduced to complex case management through discussion with the Clinical Educator and through observation of children with complex issues.