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Aug 24, 2024
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SLHS 602A - Adult Neurogenic Disorders of Language Units: 3 Relationships between brain dysfunction and disorders of language. Content includes observation, administering and interpreting standardized and non-standardized assessments, differential diagnosis, designing treatment plans, and collecting data for evidence-based treatment decisions.
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program. Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6055. Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid Only. Grading: A-F grading only. Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical and physiological bases of language and cognition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical models of language (including models of bilingualism) and of cognition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the consequences of damage to neural structures, including those arising from cerebrovascular events.
- Describe acquired language and cognitive disorders, including their: Etiologies, Likely lesion sites, Neurological symptoms, Speech/language/cognitive symptoms.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles of neuroplasticity. Demonstrate knowledge of language and cognition assessment procedures and differential diagnosis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to screen, evaluate, and treat individuals with cognitive and/or communicative disorders across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate knowledge of language and cognition tests, including: Administration procedures, Scoring and interpreting results, Intended populations, Validity, reliability, cultural appropriateness, etc.
- Demonstrate competence in developing appropriate, theoretically sound treatment paradigms based on diagnostic information.
- Apply consistently ethical professional standards, and recognize and respect the limits of professional preparation and skills.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and collaboration with a diverse population of clients, their families, and with other professionals.
11. Demonstrate understanding of cultural competence when interacting with persons with communicative and/or cognitive disorders, and their family members.
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