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2 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionA study of the neuropathologies that affect the speech production system. Emphasizes the differential diagnosis and management of acquired motor speech disorders.
Learning Outcomes1The student will be able to describe how the types of dysarthria relate to damage in the brain and how the cranial nerves are involved in dysarthria.
2The student will be able to describe and different views of disability and the levels at which individuals are affected by their difficulties and be able to implement these issues when assessing individuals with dysarthria and when setting goals for treatment.
3The student will be able to correctly identify dysarthrias, based on case information and symptoms.
4The student will be able to explain and describe appropriate intervention procedures given specific dysarthrias or speech, voice, resonance, and respiratory symptoms.
5The student will demonstrate acceptable writing skills.