SPE 517 Language and Cognitive Disorders of Adults

This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of acquired language and cognitive challenges. The etiologies, language and non-language characteristics, evaluation, treatment and recovery processes will be examined in regard to aphasia, non-dominant hemisphere involvement, cognitive/linguistic challenges and dementia. Differential diagnosis will be explained and emphasized. An overview of neuroanatomy and physiology, as it relates to language is included. The student will participate in observation and gain hands on experience in administering various assessments to achieve a differential diagnosis between and within challenge areas. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or completion of the prerequisite courses. This course is required for completion of ASHA certified speech language pathology graduate degree. 3 semester hours

Credits

3