COMD 676

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Aphasia

Communication Disorders David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Perspectives on the neurology, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation of aphasic language disturbances in adults.

When Taught

Winter

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

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Treatment

Learning Outcome

Select, describe, and plan appropriate interventions while accounting for physiological, environmental, and psychosocial factors.

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Assessment

Learning Outcome

Accurately diagnose aphasia type and severity based on neuroanatomic, physiologic, and behavioral presentation.

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Neurological Bases

Learning Outcome

Describe basic neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic bases of acquired language disorders.

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Frameworks

Learning Outcome

Describe basic principles of aphasia assessment and intervention and how they relate to theoretical and philosophical frameworks.