SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND COGNITIVE DISORDERS IN ADULTS

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This course discusses the study of the theoretical bases of acquired language disorders in the adult population. Diagnostic tools and treatment approaches based on theories of the nature of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria and other adult language and cognitive disorders are discussed. Current trends in language and cognitive treatment in response to changes in the healthcare environment are analyzed. Areas to be covered are acquired communication problems, traumatic brain injury, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and types of dementias among other language disorders. Adaptation of the environment, particularly home is studied.