CRANIOFACIAL AND GENETIC DISORDERS

Catalog description

This course studies the anatomical, physiological and psychosocial aspects of genetic and craniofacial conditions. Basic anatomical information pertinent to craniofacial growth and development, as well as genetic and embryological information, is described. These cond itions and their medical implications for infants, preschool children, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults are discussed, with emphasis on aspects of communication. Evaluation and intervention procedures in speech, language and hearing are studie d in clients with genetic and craniofacial conditions. Interprofessional support in these cases is described.