CSD 444Introduction to Organic Disorders of Speech and Language
The profession of speech-language pathology and audiology deals with varied disorders of communication and swallowing. Many clients demonstrate communication challenges due to acquired disorders such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, laryngeal cancer, stuttering and various voice disorders. This course will introduce basic concepts and pathophysiology of selected organic disorders and the role of the speech-language pathologist in treating organic disorders in adults. Students will gain basic knowledge in the pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment related to a variety of acquired disorders in field of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Fall (1 program).
Required in (2)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. (Capital)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. (Health and Human Development)
Courses that list CSD 444 as a prerequisite (1)
- CSD 459W Principles of Clinical Management in Communication Disorders