This clinical seminar allows students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations in a variety of pediatric settings including schools, therapeutic preschool programs and private practices. The lecture meets weekly and examines the culture, research and professional practices that guide decision making in a variety of pediatric settings. Topics include but are not limited to models of service delivery, individualized educational programming, language and curriculum development, professional writing, multicultural and bilingual considerations, family counseling and the team approach. The lecture is paired with off-campus clinical practica under the supervision of ASHA certified and New York State licensed speech-language pathologists in pediatric settings.
