DSW105-Communication Disorders

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student with Wonderlic SLE min. cut score minimum 14 on test
  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): As a student in this on-campus program, you will require a mobile computing device that meets the specifications outlined by your program
  • Textbook: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms Fifth Canadian Edition © 2015 Pearson Education (Chapter 3)

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 45 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com



COURSE OVERVIEW

In this subject, students will learn the characteristics, needs and strengths of students with communication exceptionalities, including students with speech and language disorders. Students will also learn specific characteristics and classroom communication strategies and how to make appropriate adjustments to student’s unique verbal and non-verbal communication styles.


TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com


Part 1: Introduction to Teaching Students with Communication Exceptionalities

Part 2: Basic Concepts about Communication Disorders

Part 3: Speech Disorders

Part 4: Language Disorders

Part 5: Language Differences

Part 6: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Part 7: Enhancing Inclusive Classrooms for Students with Communication Disorders

Part 8: Future Trends

Part 9: Educational Considerations

Part 10: Early Intervention

Part 11: Transition to Adulthood

Knowledge Competencies
Describe and explain ethical, competent and accountable manner in all professional relationships.

Define and discuss formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities.

Skill Competencies
Demonstrate conducting oneself in an ethical, competent and accountable manner in all professional relationships.

Apply formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities.