NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROGENIC DISORDERS

Catalog description

This course provides an exploration of the neuroscientific foundations relevant to speech-language pathology, focusing on the anatomy and physiology of the brain and nervous system. Topics include the brain's organization, motor and sensory pathways, cranial nerves, and their role in speech, language, and communication. Students will examine the neural mechanisms underlying language, learning, and memory processes. The course also covers diagnostic techniques used in neurology and the assessment of neurogenic disorders. Special attention is given to the effects of neurological conditions and brain injuries on communication, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, aphonia, and other disorders for bilingual and multilingual populations. The course will emphasize evidence-based practices for evaluating and treating neurogenic communication disorders, as well as the development of patient and family education strategies.