In this activity, you will evaluate articulation and phonological disorders, including the definition of each and how they are both treated. 

Step 1: Create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of eight slides, including the following topics:  

1. definition of an articulation disorder;    
2. describe how an articulation disorder is identified, such as referral, formal and informal measures, etc.; 
3. definition of a phonological disorder;
4. describe how a phonological disorder is identified, such as referral, formal and informal measures, etc.;     
5. describe how a language sample can inform an articulation and/or phonological disorder;  
6. explain how to treat an articulation disorder; and     
7. explain how to treat a phonological disorder.     

The PowerPoint should include a title slide. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. See the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library for instructions: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 2: To share your work, click on the bottom of the screen button labeled "Add a new discussion topic" and include the title "Discussion" in the subject line. Then, click on the button "Advanced" to open the Attachments section, where you will be able to attach your PowerPoint presentation.  

OPTIONAL Step 4: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”