COMD
675
Motor Speech Disorders
Hours
2.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 0 Lab
Semester
Winter
Following a brief introduction to theoretical aspects of speech motor control and a review of basic neurology, students will learn about the assessment and treatment of specific motor speech disorders.
Speech Motor Control
Explain basic principles and current theories of speech motor control, including biological and neurological aspects.
Etiology of Motor Speech Disorders
Describe the etiology and characteristics of the different dysarthria subtypes, as well as apraxia of speech, including anatomic, physiologic, aerodynamic and acoustic features.
Assessment and Intervention
Show understanding of principles and methods of assessment and intervention in motor speech disorders, based on a sound grasp of the physiologic rationale for any treatment provided.