SLPA 105 Articulation and Phonology for the SLPA
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| differentiate between articulation disorders and phonologic disorders.
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| identify anatomical structures and physiological functions related to normal speech production.
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| transcribe Standard American English into the IPA and transcribe the IPA into Standard American English.
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| collect a speech sample from a child and develop a phonetic inventory.
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| accurately document performance of a sample client on an articulation screener.
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| model therapeutic techniques for treating articulation and phonologic disorders.
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| label oral motor tools and describe how to use them effectively with clients.
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SLPA 110 Professional Issues and Practices in Speech-Language Pathology
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| demonstrate functional knowledge of professional responsibilities and ethical behavior appropriate for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
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| describe the skills needed to assist in the management of speech-language pathology programs and services.
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| evaluate the supervisory process, the clinical competencies expected, and the SLP/SLPA role in the process.
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| describe a variety of recording and behavioral interpretation techniques for use in observation.
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| identify the important skills in observation, including differentiating between fact, opinion, judgment, and speculation.
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| list job professions that are considered mandated reporters and describe the process of reporting abuses (of the child or adult client).
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| demonstrate functional knowledge of concepts and principles in the context of cultural and linguistic differences when serving the communicative needs of multilingual populations.
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| analyze therapeutic processes and materials to address communication deficits from the review of live speech and language therapy sessions.
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SLPA 115 Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinical Strategies
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| identify various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
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| demonstrate high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech forms of AAC for use with children and/or adults.
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| collect language samples in children and/or adults.
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| transcribe language samples in children and/or adults.
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| calculate and confirm Mean Length of Utterance (MLU).
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| administer a speech and language screening and accurately document child/adult performance.
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