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.
• Crary, M. A., & Groher, M. E. (2003). Introduction to adult swallowing disorders. St. Louis: Butterworth-Heinemann.

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

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students completing CD 5732 will achieve the following outcomes:

1. knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and dysphagia, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates of the disorders (ASHA IIID)
2. knowledge of standards of ethical conduct governing provision of services to individuals with aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and dysphagia (ASHA IIIE)
3. knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based practice in the management of aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and dysphagia (ASHA IIIF)
4. knowledge of contemporary professional issues related to the management of aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and dysphagia (ASHA IIIG)
5. skill in the administration of a basic clinical examination of swallowing function (ASHA IVG)
6. skill in the interpretation of videofluorographic examinations of swallowing function (ASHA IVG)
7. skill in the differential diagnosis of motor speech disorders (ASHA IVG)
8. skill in the implementation of several treatment strategies addressing swallowing dysfunction (ASHA IVG)

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, studying, and reviewing: 3 - 4 hours per week
• homework: 3 - 4 hours per week

Specific Requirements

1. Assessment Protocol. Each student will develop a brief protocol for the assessment of neurogenic disorders. Details. 100 points.
2. Standardized Skill Presentation. In small groups, students will present to the class information about a standardized assessment tool or treatment procedure related to neurogenic disorders. Details. 50 points.
3. Assessment Report. Each student will develop an assessment report based on historical and diagnostic information provided. Details. 100 points.
4. Competencies. Each student will demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment skills. Details. 50 points.
5. Treatment Summary Sheet. In small groups, students will develop treatment summary sheets for the management of neurogenic communication disorders. Details. 100 points.
6. Evidence-based Treatment Plans. Each student will develop an evidence-based treatment plan based on patient information provided. Details. 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