The study of theories of language and cognitive development as a framework for understanding and describing language behavior resulting from neurological, sensory, cognitive-intellectual and psycho-emotional deficits. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 401 or equivalent.

Research strategies and their applications to research problems relating to normal and pathological speech, hearing and language processes. History of research in areas relating to communication disorders; university research resources; role of statistics in speech, hearing and language research problems; evaluation of research.

Critical issues related to the preparation, implementation, documentation, and follow up of the speech-language evaluation process, including: ethics; testing; the law; health insurance; differential diagnosis; prognosis; diversity; self-evaluation.

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.

Review of current theories, research, evaluation and management approaches to fluency disorders, counseling, bilingualism, co-occurring disorders, and stuttering associated with acquired neurological disorders.

Theories and nature of phonological development and disorders. Assessment and treatment of phonological disorders.

Learning disabilities associated with physical, psychological, and social etiologies. Problems of language development and cognitive disorders, remedial practices in reading and writing problems, and learning patterns of culturally disadvantaged. Diagnostic assessment and educational processes outlined.

Fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology for communicative functions including speech, language, and hearing. Neurological models are presented for differential diagnosis and localization of lesion. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 211 or equivalent.

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