Adult Neuromotor Speech Disorders (490-0-1)

Instructors

Aaron M Wilkins

Meeting Info

2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Tues, Fri 8:00AM - 9:20AM

Overview of class

Examination of the potential etiologies and characteristics of motor speech disorders in adults, including acoustic, perceptual, physiologic, and neurologic correlates. Focus on assessment, diagnosis, and effective treatment. Emphasis on the integration of normative data, scientific knowledge, and clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the neurological substrates of motor speech disorders.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the classification, characteristics, and etiologies of motor speech disorders.

3. Demonstrate understanding of preferred practice patterns relevant to assessment and diagnosis of adult motor speech disorders.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of current and best practice patterns for intervention with motor speech disorders.

5. Consider the experience of having a motor speech disorder from the perspective of the speaker.

6. Develop, justify, and demonstrate treatment strategies.

7. Discuss diagnostic procedures and administer diagnostic assessments.

8. Describe recovery processes and prognostic indicators for motor speech disorders.

9. Communicate (both orally and in written form) with patients, families, and professionals.

Evaluation Method

Attendance to lectures and in-class labs are mandatory in any graduate level course. Your grade will be based on participation in and completion of assignments, online knowledge checks, and an individual or group presentation. Assignments must be turned in on time and examinations must be taken as scheduled.

Students are not entitled to make-up assignments or to grades of incomplete unless the instructor has approved such arrangements in advance.

Class Materials (Required)

Motor Speech Disorders, 4th Edition - Currently $85.85 from publisher by Joseph R. Duffy, PhD, BC-ANCDS; ISBN: 9780323530545

https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323530545?role=student&gclid=Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WRyvk6w9j0Yihow6VxDd-Xkjkt9DovW-zAYG57ymgRcmfYILJlU5k8aAjcvEALw_wcB

Computer/tablet/phone for access to synchronous and asynchronous course activities via Canvas and Zoom. Variety of journal articles, supplemental reference worksheets, other online resources.

Resource is on reserve at library

Materials are posted on Canvas

Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book

rentals, etc.)

Other: Readings available via Dropbox and Asana