SLP 473 - Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Units: 3

Covers the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of adult human communication and discuss types of brain injuries (i.e. diagnoses) that lead to acquired communication disorders in adults. Covers the linguistic and cognitive-communicative disorders of aphasia, right brain dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, dementia, dysarthria and apraxia of speech. A survey of historical and contemporary literature related to the nature of these communication disorders, including prominent theories will be covered. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDSL 473.