COURSE DESCRIPTION

Differential diagnosis and management of the impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia. Special consideration will be give to age-, gender-, and culture-related differences.

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

• The course-pack and CD-ROM from CD 5731 will be used
• Additional information and/or materials will be posted on the class web site

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students completing the course will

1. understand the anatomical and neurological support system for aerodigestive function (ASH III-C)
2. identify characteristics of normal aerodigestive function with appreciation for diversity in eating behaviors (ASHA III-C)
3. identify and characterize (ASHA III-D)
   1. pathophysiology and impairments contributing to swallowing disabilities,
   2. activity limitations in aerodigestive function, and
   3. participation restrictions resulting from swallowing disorders
4. understand the impact of a variety of common neurological disorders on aerodigestive function (ASHA III-D)
5. demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with dysphagia, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders (ASHA III-D).

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

1. Portfolio. Each student will develop a portfolio of resources related to the management of swallowing disorders. Details. 100 points.
2. Competencies. Each student will demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment skills. Details. 50 points.
3. Quizzes and Exams. Three in-class quizzes will be administered (see course schedule below). Each quiz will be worth 25 points. The comprehensive take-home exam is worth 100 points.

Extra Credit

Students may earn up to 20 extra points by completing extra credit projects described on the extra credit page .
 

GRADING SCALE

95% 93% 91% 88%

A A- B+ B

B- C+ C F

85% 82% 78% Below 78%

Course Schedule

Date	Topic	Readings	Portfolio Assignments
January 15	Normal Swallowing Function	Logemann Ch 2	Outcome 1 & 2 - Normal Swallow: Developmental, psychological, cultural diversity (draft due Jan 29)
January 22	Swallowing Disorders I	Logemann Ch 4	Outcome 1 & 2 - Quiz #1: Normal Swallow
January 29	Swallowing Disorders II	Logemann Ch 7, 8, 9, 10 Yorkston et al	Outcome 3 & 4 - Impairments, Signs, & Symptoms (draft due Feb 5)
Feb 5	Guest: Chuck Voyles: Vital Stim Clinical Assessment	Logemann Ch 3, 5	Outcome 3 & 4 - Quiz #2: Swallowing Disorders Outcome 5 - Clinical Protocol (Draft due Feb 19) Outcome 5 - Clinical Assessment Competency
Feb 12	Instrumental Assessment		Outcome 5 - Instrumental Assessment (Draft Due Feb 26) Outcome 5 - MBS Competency
Feb 19	Management	Logemann Ch 6, 11, 12, 13	Outcome 5 - Treatment Guidesheets (Draft due Feb 26)
Feb 26	Management		Outcome 5 - Quiz #3: Assessment and Treatment Outcome 5 - Treatment Competency
March 4	Outcomes 1 - 5: Take-home Exam Due		Final Draft Portfolio Due March 5