Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan

Catalog description

This course explores the bases, etiologies, and clinical management of disabilities specific to articulation, phonology, voice, resonance, motor speech, stuttering, and cluttering disorders. Building upon fundamental theories and knowledge regarding communication, we will review characteristics of various speech disabilities along with evidence-based methods of assessment and treatment. Throughout the course, we will critically examine and reflect upon the importance of identities specific to race, gender, language, socioeconomic status, and culture as it pertains to communication and the provision of clinical services. By the time of graduation, all SPHS courses need to be passed with a B or better. May be repeated up to 6 credits.