CMDS 562G - High Risk Infants

Familiarizes students with the concept of high risk as it applies to infants. Factors which contribute to the high risk label being applied to an infant will be discussed. The developmental outcome of high risk infants during the preschool and school-age years will be presented. Assessment and intervention strategies, as well as available materials, will be outlined. Parental and family concerns will also be discussed relative to the special adjustments and needs of the high risk infant.

Prerequisite: Admission to the communication disorders graduate program.
Credits: 3 hours