Independent study in special subjects. Repetition requires consent.

ASD Seminar for DOE Training Grant.

Functioning of the normal and impaired swallow mechanism; methods of swallow evaluation and treatment.

The two main goals of this course are 1) to explore the multi-faceted nature of our own cultural identities and those of our clients, and 2) to learn strategies to engage respectfully and provide quality service to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. The format will involve critical discussion of readings, videos, and podcasts; guest speakers; case studies; reflection journals; and projects. This course is part of the Multicultural Certificate in Communication Disorders for graduate students in both speech-language pathology and audiology.

Etiology and symptomology of hearing loss in children in regard to communication development, educational management, and aural rehabilitation of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school children.

Current acoustic, psychophysiological, physical, anatomical, psychological and clinical aspects of audition, and the theories of hearing developed to explain them. Prerequisites: SLHS 211, 311, and 313 or equivalents.

Assessment and intervention strategies for language disordered children; emphasis on language behavior relative to neurological, sensory, cognitive-intellectual, and psycho-emotional deficits. Prerequisite: SLHS 631.

Theory and research related to underlying neuropathology, and clinical modeling for differential diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders among child and adult populations. New motor learning theory applied to rehabilitation of motor speech disorders.

Diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive-communicative disorders caused by traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere stroke, and progressive neuropathologies. Prerequisite: SLHS 613.

Theories and research of voice science, voice physiology and production, clinical symptomatology, principles and techniques of therapy and differential diagnosis. Prerequisites: SLHS 210 and 211 or equivalents.