Underlying neuropathology, theory, clinical characteristics, concomitant conditions, diagnostic measures, prognosis, treatment approaches, and evidence of treatment efficacy related to asphasia in adults. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 580 or equivalent.

This course provides an in depth presentation of the sensorimotor, cognitive-linguistic, auditory, and cerebrovascular neurological networks that facilitate speech, language, cognition, and hearing in humans. Neurological models will be presented for differential diagnosis and localization of function, including neuropathologies and associated symptoms using top-down vs. bottom-up approach.

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Practical approaches to client management through clinical observation in speech/language pathology or audiology.

Introduces students to issues of clinical practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. Includes professional ethics, laws governing practice, techniques for differential diagnosis, clinical methods, psychometric test properties, methods for referral and objectives for rehabilitation and treatment goals. Prerequisites: completion of all other required COMM-DIS courses.

Practical writing in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, including diagnostic report and research paper formats. Emphasis on revision and peer editing. Satisfies Junior Year Writing requirement.

With transcription lab. The anatomical and physiological bases of normal speech and hearing processes, including respiration, phonation, articulation, and hearing. Knowledge gained serves as a prerequisite for understanding disorders of these systems.