Adult Neuromotor Speech Disorders (490-0-20)

Instructors

Leigh Cohen

Meeting Info

2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Mon, Fri 9:30AM - 10:50AM

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

Required Coursework

Clinical Case Applications x4
o This individual assignment provides you an opportunity to generate a small group discussion to demonstrate your understanding of speech subsystems, salient neuromuscular features, confirmatory signs, dysarthria type(s) and clinically relevant/significant batteries (both formal and informal) for continued assessment of MSD.

EBP Group Presentation X1
o This group assignment provides your assigned team an opportunity to educate your peers on evidence-based practices for a specific type of Motor Speech Disorder .

MSD Guide x1
o Create a 1-page chart (front and back allowed) to support differential diagnosis for Motor Speech Disorders.

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.)
Readings available via Dropbox and Asana