SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS & SCIENCES
Instructor: Anita Schaack MS CCC Office Location: SH 118
Telephone: 408-710-0140 (emergency only)
Email: anita.schaack@sjsu.edu (preferred contact)
Office Hours: By appointment
Class Days/Time:
Monday 1:00PM – 5:30 PM
Classroom: TBD
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
CLO 1: Complete therapy tasks including administering informal and formal trials and tasks to establish baseline goals, analyzing assessment results and developing appropriate therapy goals and objectives, providing therapy, and collecting data during therapy.
(ASHA Standards IV-B; IV-C, IV-D, IV-E, IV-F observation)
CLO 2: Complete documentation including weekly lesson plans, daily therapy notes, self-evaluations, initial/final therapy reports, observation reports, and home programs,
and report forms (ASHA Standards IV-C; IV-D, V-A written reports, soap notes, self reflections)
CLO 3: Work as part of a professional team by listening to the ideas of others, asking appropriate questions and sharing ideas and information, following clinic procedures for sharing materials and equipment, and demonstrating the ability to seek information and guidance from peers and the supervisor. (ASHA Standards IV-C, IV-D, IV-E;
peer reviews, observations, case presentations)
CLO 4: Make appropriate recommendations for treatment and services based on knowledge of various disabilities and the needs of various ages of clients. ((ASHA Standard V-B; written Reports)
CLO 5: Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural issues when making decisions regarding speech-language diagnosis and treatment in a diverse setting.
(ASHA Standard V-B; Reports and observation)
CLO 6: Conduct therapy by establishing and maintaining positive clinician/client interactions, using therapeutic techniques and materials appropriate to the objectives, selecting and using therapy materials, instructional strategies and reinforcements that are motivating and stimulating to the client and align with the disorder, writing lesson plans that reflect the actual therapy plan (ASHA Standard IV-C, IV-D, IV-E; observation and reports)
No Text Required
Elman, Roberta J. (2007), Group Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders; The Expert Clinician’s Approach -2nd Edition, San Diego: Plural Publishing (ISBN 1-59756-070-7).
Roth, F. and Worthington, C. (2001), Treatment Resource Manual for the Speech-Language Pathology–2nd Edition, Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning (ISBN 07693-0018-9)
Shipley, K and McAfee, J. (2004), Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology – 3rd Edition, Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning (ISBN 1-4018-2751-9)
Ross, D. and Spencer, S. (1980), Aphasia Rehabilitation: An Auditory and Verbal Task Hierarchy, Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas (ISPN 0-398-04024-9)
Geetali Basu
http://libguides.sjsu.edu/communicationdisorders
SJSU classes are designed such that in order to be successful, it is expected that students will spend a minimum of forty-five hours for each unit of credit (normally three hours per unit per week), including preparing for class, participating in course activities, completing assignments, and so on.
More details about student workload can be found in University Policy S12-3 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S12-3.pdf.
Student clinician will:
Evaluate and treat assigned clients.
Submit lesson plans for each session. Lesson plans are due Thursday by noon for the next weeks sessions.
Develop and submit semester goals (see schedule for due date).
Write and submit soap notes for each session and complete comprehensive semester reports.
Soap notes are due by 10:00 PM the day of the corresponding treatment session.
Complete 2 self-reflections (see schedule for due dates).
Complete one non-clinic activity with their client.
Present their clients case to the class (see schedule for dates).
Provide peers feedback on sessions observed and on progress reports.
Attend and participate in scheduled seminars.
Join your supervisor for observation during that hour if your client is absent
Participate in switch days, to be detailed by instructor.
Dress in professional attire.
Please refer to your all-clinic meeting notes for policies and procedures regarding student clinician absences.
Refer to your all-clinic meeting notes for policies and procedures regarding filing reports.
NOTE that University policy F69-24 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/F69-24.pdf states that “Students should attend all meetings of their classes, not only because they are responsible for material discussed therein, but because active participation is frequently essential to insure maximum benefit for all members of the class. Attendance per se shall not be used as a criterion for grading.”
Procedures and materials appropriate for attaining stated objectives Establishing appropriate criterion
Promptness in submitting lesson plans
Ability to perform in a professional manner Ability to open and close sessions
Ability to use therapy materials effectively Ability to effectively utilize allotted time
Ability to use behavior controls during therapy sessions
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to individual client's needs Ability to motivate client
Overall attitude
Personal characteristics such as professionalism, timeliness, honesty, communication skills, willingness to take input, willingness to work as a team, ability to work well with fellow colleagues, being proactive.
Ability to collect data
Ability to summarize clearly and concisely in written progress summaries Rapport with client
Case Presentation Self Reflection
Timely submission of the assignments as applicable
Breeches of confidentiality will be considered grounds for failure of the clinic, regardless of merit.
Note that “All students have the right, within a reasonable time, to know their academic scores, to review their grade-dependent work, and to be provided with explanations for the determination of their course grades.” See University Policy F13-1 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/F13-1.pdf for more details.
Classroom Protocol
In consideration of others in the class please arrive to class on time and make sure your cell phones are turned off or are on silent mode.
You are responsible for obtaining copies of any class notes or handouts that were presented and distributed on a day you were absent.
Read and use your green sheet.
Be prepared and ready to answer questions during any given class
Participate in class discussions by making comments, answering and asking questions
Function as a good classroom citizen by respecting other opinions and being an active listener
Communicate with me about concerns as they arise
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic year calendars document on the Academic Calendars webpage at http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/services/academic_calendars/. The Late Drop Policy is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for dropping classes.
As members of the academic community, students accept both the rights and responsibilities incumbent upon all members of the institution. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with SJSU’s policies and practices pertaining to the procedures to follow if and when questions or concerns about a class arises. See University Policy S90–5 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S90- 5.pdf. More detailed information on a variety of related topics is available in the SJSU catalog, at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/catalog/rec-12234.12506.html. In general, it is recommended that students begin by seeking clarification or discussing concerns with their instructor. If such conversation is not possible, or if it does not serve to address the issue, it is recommended that the student contact the Department Chair as a next step.
Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/.
University Policy S12-7, http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S12-7.pdf, requires students to obtain instructor’s permission to record the course and the following items to be included in the syllabus:
“Common courtesy and professional behavior dictate that you notify someone when you are recording him/her. You must obtain the instructor’s permission to make audio or video recordings in this class. Such permission allows the recordings to be used for your private, study purposes only. The recordings are the intellectual property of the instructor; you have not been given any rights to reproduce or distribute the material.” If you would like to record a seminar, please request verbally at the start of each session.
“Course material developed by the instructor is the intellectual property of the instructor and cannot be shared publicly without his/her approval. You may not publicly share or upload instructor generated material for this course such as exam questions, lecture notes, or homework solutions without instructor consent.”
Your commitment, as a student, to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The University Academic Integrity Policy S07-2 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S07- 2.pdf requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/.
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 at http://www.sjsu.edu/president/docs/directives/PD_1997-03.pdf requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Accessible Education Center (AEC) at http://www.sjsu.edu/aec to establish a record of their disability.
The Lurie College of Education is an inclusive, engaged, diverse, intellectual community where teacher-scholars inspire life-long learning and advocacy for excellence and equity in education.
College of Education: The mission of the Lurie College of Education is to empower graduates with the skills, knowledge and dispositions that ensure access to excellence and equity in education for every student in our diverse, technologically complex, global community. The policies and practices of the Connie L. Lurie College of Education at San José State University are based on the belief that teaching in a democracy requires and must ensure that:
Students have access to an excellent and equitable education;
Educators at every level have knowledge of their subject matter and their students, value and engage in ethical practice and excellent pedagogy, and develop dispositions and habits of the mind that ensure that all students have equitable access to an excellent education;
Stakeholders be involved in the collegial community engaged in the professional conversation and decision making that delineate standards, assign resources, guide program design, and reward accomplishment in the College
Students will be considered members of the clinic workforce under regulations established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students will receive instruction in following HIPAA policies and will be required to adhere to these policies.
All clients have the right to confidentiality. Students are not to discuss cases outside of the Communicative Disorders & Sciences Clinic or in public access areas within CDS (e.g., restrooms, hallways, observation booths, etc.). Known violations of confidentiality will result in a professional infraction. Serious and/or repeated violations will warrant referral to the Chair of the Communicative Disorders & Sciences Department for disciplinary action.
This schedule is subject to change with fair notice.
Monday June 6 Pre-Practicum Meeting
Green Sheet syllabus Review; Review texts; Client assignments; Therapy material review in the DC
Monday June 13 First Day of Clinic
Seminar: Writing lesson plans and rationales; Writing Goals and objectives; Writing Soap Notes
Monday June 20 Individual Treatment Sessions
Seminar: Severity Levels/Data Collection
Monday June 27 Individual Treatment Sessions
Seminar: Cuing Strategies/hierarchy
Monday July 4th Holiday
Monday July 11 Individual Treatment Sessions Seminar:
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