Approaches to Cognitive Treatment (496-0-20)

Instructors

Karen Nicole Kinderman

Meeting Info

2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Mon 5:30PM - 8:00PM

Overview of class

An overview of acquired disorders of cognition and approaches to their clinical management.

Registration Requirements

Successful completion of CSD 456 Clinical Neuroanatomy and Physiology and CSD 495 Acquired Neurolinguistic and Neurocognitive Disorders.

Learning Objectives

1. Name the cognitive-communication domains
2. List potential causes of cognitive-communication disorders
3. Explain current frameworks used to illustrate the impact of acquired neurocognitive disorders on communication
4. Define examples of attention, memory, executive function, and social communication
5. Express rating scales and/or evaluations used to assess acquired cognitive-communication disorders, from severe to mild impairments
6. Develop an evidence-informed evaluation plan based on case studies
7. Formulate functional cognitive-communication goals based on case studies
8. Design therapy activities to address functional cognitive-communication goals

Evaluation Method

Case study x3 60 points
Knowledge checks 20 points
Written reflection 10 points
Library collection 10 points

Class Materials (Required)

Laptop or tablet to access the internet; textbook is optional

Resource is on reserve at the library
Materials are posted on Canvas
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book rentals, etc.)

Class Materials (Suggested)

Transforming Cognitive Rehabilitation, Sohlberg, Hamilton, and Turkstra (2023) ISBN 9781462550876

Class Notes

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are an integral member of the treatment team supporting people with acquired cognitive-communication disorders. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the cognitive-communication domains and review evidence-based frameworks used to inform clinical decision making.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CSD 406