Spring 2004: Part II
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview of normal and age-, gender-, and culture-related differences in adult communication and upper aerodigestive function. Behavioral characteristics, neuropathology, and etiologies of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia will be described, giving special consideration to the impairments, activity limitations, and participation restriction related to these disorders.
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Texts
- Brookshire, R. H. (2003). Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders (6th Ed). St. Louis: Mosby.
- Logemann, J. A. (1998). Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders (2nd Edition). Austin: Pro-Ed.
Recommended Texts
- Yorkston, K. M., Miller, R. M., & Strand, E. A. (2003). Management of speech and swallowing disorders in degenerative diseases (2nd Edition). Tucson: Communication Skill Builders.
Other materials
- A course-pack and CD-ROM will be available through the LRE department office
- Additional information and/or materials will be posted on the class web site
COURSE OUTCOMES FOR MODULE TWO:
Students completing the course will
- identify characteristics of normal communication function with appreciation for diversity in communicative and behaviors (ASHA III-C)
- identify
and characterize (ASHA III-D)
- pathophysiology and impairments contributing to motor speech disorders
- activity limitations in communication function related to neuromuscular impairment
- participation restrictions resulting from motor speech disorders
- personal and external factors influencing activity and participation outcomes
- demonstrate ability in selecting and utilizing clinical tools for the assessment of body structure and function, activity, and participation (ASHA III-E)
- demonstrate ability in identifying and implementing strategies for managing communication and impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions (ASHA III-E)
- demonstrate understanding
of the role of the speech-language pathologist across health care settings
including (ASHA
III-F, G, H)
- participation in and facilitation of patient and family centered service provision teams
- health promotion and wellness
- Demonstrate knowledge of
normal cultural and linguistic differences that may affect assessment
and intervention in adult neurogenic patients (ASHA
III-E)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Expectations
According to the guidelines set forth by the Communication Disorders Program, students should commit 10 hours per week for each 3 semester hour course. The following are my expectations for the time commitments for the course:
- class meetings: 2.5 hours per week
- reading: 1-3 hours per week
- studying and reviewing: 1-2 hours per week
- homework: 2-3 hours per week
Specific Requirements
- Portfolio. Each student will develop a portfolio of resources related to the management of swallowing disorders. Details. 100 points.
- Quizzes and Exams. One in-class quiz (50 points) will be administered (see course schedule below). The comprehensive take-home exam is worth 100 points.
Extra Credit
Students may earn up to 15
extra points by completing extra credit projects described on the extra
credit page .
GRADING SCALE
| 95% |
A |
B- |
85% |
Course Schedule
| Date |
Topic |
Readings & Assignments |
| March 23, 30 |
Overview of Dysarthria & Apraxia of Speech |
Brookshire Ch 11 |
| March 30, April 6 | Assessment of Motor Speech Disorders | Brookshire
Ch 3 Quiz (Outcome #2): Characteristics of Motor Speech Disorders |
| April 6 | Differential Diagnosis | Portfolio
(Outcome
#3, 6): Screening Procedures (draft due April 14) Portfolio (Outcome #3, 6): Differential Diagnosis (draft due April 20) |
| April 20 |
Treatment: Impairments |
Brookshire Ch 6
|
| April 27 |
Treatment: Activity and Participation |
Portfolio (Outcome #4, 6): Treating Speech Activity (draft due April 30) |
| May 3 |
Final Exam |
Post-Test
due May 3 |
