In groups of two, students will research an assigned topic related to neurogenic disorders.

Specific project requirements include:

• planning meeting with Dr. Clark
  • each group will sign up for a 15 - 30 minute meeting with Dr. Clark to discuss their presentation
  • prior to the meeting, each group will identify relevant resources (texts, articles, web pages) that will inform the presentation
  • during the meeting groups will provide an outline of the planned presentation and discuss planned activities. Dr Clark will provide clarification of unclear concepts and other suggestions for the presentation as needed
• in-class instructional activity (presentation)
  • the group should be prepared to "teach" the information using appropriate pedagogy
  • content
    • overview of the disorder, including definitions, causes, subtypes, characteristics, etc
    • thorough discussion of the impact of the condition on communication and swallowing
    • assessment issues relevant to the condition, including standardized measures designed specifically for the condition
    • discussion of the management strategies relevant to the condition
  • form
    • the instructional activity may take many forms. The following list of suggestions is not exhaustive:
      • powerpoint presentation
      • invited speakers
      • video (or live) examples
      • diagnosis and/or treatment demonstrations
      • review activity
• develop a printed handout or web page for participants
  • highlight most critical information about the topic
  • identify community and other resources for persons with this condition and their families and caregivers
  • provide a detailed reference list and bibliography
• facilitate a discussion of evidenced-based practice
  • identify one or more artifacts (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, published evdience reviews, etc) describing the communication/swallowing characteristics, assessment, treatment methods and/or contemporary controversies related to the condition
• make these artifacts available to participants at least 1 week prior to the discussion
• lead a discussion of the artifacts and their application to clinical practice
• develop a case scenario to apply the information presented

Topics

• TBI (Katie and Wendy, Nov 3)
• Right hemisphere syndrome (Hollie and Harmoine, Oct 27)
• Dementia & Alzheimer's (Kate and Emily, Oct 27)
• Stroke (Alisa and Heather, Nov 10)
• Parkinson's Disease (Sarah and Sally, Nov 3)
• ALS (Carrie and Melissa, Nov 10)

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