CASD 7337X Speech Sound Development and Disorders

This course provides an overview of articulation and phonology. New phonological theories as theoretical frameworks are introduced for analyzing speech-language production. The course focuses on the interactions between the form (articulation) and function (phonology) of speech production and on the relationship between speech-language production and perception. Articulation and phonological disorders in both children and adults are identified and distinguished from each other and from speech-language differences, such as dialects and accents. Students are introduced to a number of evidence-based assessment and intervention methods including traditional and phonological treatment methods.

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able:

1. To define and describe the major branches of phonology: linear versus nonlinear phonologies
2. To identify the different stages of phonological development including speech perception and production
3. To identify dialect & accent variations including standard and non-standard dialects, and second language characteristics
4. To identify and describe culturally appropriate comprehensive evaluations and screenings including various assessment tools, and techniques for analyzing and scoring speech-language samples
5. To identify the concepts and strategies of intervention and to determine short- and long-term goals of therapy 
6. To distinguish between phonetic and phonological disorders, identify speech-motor and cognitive-linguistic problems, and to compare and contrast phonetic and phonological intervention methods

Detailed information about these course required tasks on the “Assignments” page.          

1. Article review – 1 critical remark/article - Blackboard Discussion board (weekly)
2. Leading 1 article discussion with a partner
3. Collection and analysis of a 200-word connected speech-language sample (due: 10/07/2020)
4. Project (due: 11/04/2020)
5. Portfolio (due: 12/16/2020)

Students are expected to come to our online meetings prepared, read assigned papers before our online class, watch the assigned videos, complete outside class assignments in a timely fashion, and participate in class discussions. It is expected that each student has the basic knowledge of phonetics from previous studies. To help students to refresh their knowledge, prerequisite readings and exercises with answer keys are provided prior to this course by the instructor (see summer packet).

Papers and projects should be submitted by the due dates. In case of a serious illness or other emergency situation, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. This class will require continuous, intense work therefore, no extra credit work will be offered.

1. Article review 20%
2. Leading 1 article discussion with a partner 15%
3. Collection and analysis of a 200-word connected speech-language sample 25%
4. Project 20%
5. Portfolio 20%

From articulation to phonology

Organization of speech-language; top-down processes; phones vs. phonemes; phonological information in speech production; major branches of phonology: linear versus nonlinear phonologies; distinctive feature theories; generative phonology; natural phonology; autosegmental phonology; metrical phonology.

Phonological development in mono- and bilingual speakers

Structural & functional development of speech; early phonological development; perception of spoken language; the role of babbling; the transition period from babbling to speech; the emergence of a phonological system; segmental rules; phonological processes; phonological awareness; suprasegmentals - metrical patterns.

Dialect variations and second language speakers

Standard versus non-standard dialects; code switching and bidialectalism; language socialization; difference vs. disorder.

Assessment & appraisal: Analysis of speech-language samples

Types and sizes of speech samples; spontaneous speech-language samples; norm referenced tests; methods of scoring; broad phonetic analysis; interpretation of results.     

Diagnosis: Assessment of speech sound disorders

Diagnosis & evaluation; screening procedures; comprehensive phonological evaluation; decision making: articulatory vs. phonological disorders; intelligibility; oral-motor examination.

Speech sound disorders in different populations

Articulation vs. phonological disorders; the nature & determinants of phonological disorders; the relations between phonological disorders and problems in other language areas; hearing impairment; childhood apraxia of speech; cleft palate; acquired apraxia of speech; dysarthrias.

Therapy: Articulation based speech sound disorders

Factors related to remediation; phonetic versus phonemic emphasis; choosing goals for intervention; underlying procedures; measuring changes; structure of sessions; traditional motor approach; sensory-perceptual training; minimal pairs.

Therapy: Phonemic based speech sound disorders

Minimal opposition contrast therapy; phonological process therapy; cycles training; metaphon therapy; connecting phonology to morphology & semantics.

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