COMD 675
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Motor Speech Disorders
Course Description
Following a brief introduction to theoretical aspects of speech motor control and a review of basic neurology, students will learn about the assessment and treatment of specific motor speech disorders.
When Taught
Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Majors only - 354361
Title
Speech Motor Control
Learning Outcome
Explain basic principles and current theories of speech motor control, including biological and neurological aspects.
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Etiology of Motor Speech Disorders
Learning Outcome
Describe the etiology and characteristics of the different dysarthria subtypes, as well as apraxia of speech, including anatomic, physiologic, aerodynamic and acoustic features.
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Assessment and Intervention
Learning Outcome
Show understanding of principles and methods of assessment and intervention in motor speech disorders, based on a sound grasp of the physiologic rationale for any treatment provided.
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ASHA KASA Standards
Learning Outcome
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association has established standards for student learning, known as KASA (Knowledge and Skills Acquisition). The following standards apply to this course: Standard IV-B: Basic Human Communication Processes The student will demonstrate the ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span re: neurological bases of human communication. Standard IV-D: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention for persons with communication and swallowing disorders The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge in the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention in the area of speech sound production disorders. Standard V-B: Skills in Evaluation The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret, integrate, and synthesize all information to develop diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations for intervention in the area of speech sound production.
