Fluency Disorders

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to analyze modern theories of causes of disorders of rhythm in speech; methods of examination, diagnosis, and treatment in fluency disorders; and, the supporting evidence-based practice research. Topics covered include facts about stuttering and its core behaviors, the etiology of stuttering, the development of stuttering. Furthermore, students learn to evaluate stuttering behaviors and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students will learn to evaluate and treat preschool children, school-age children and adults who stutter. In addition, other types of fluency disorders are covered.