Principles of diagnosis and remediation of fluency disorders are discussed. Background, rationale, administration and interpretations of Impedance, Loudness Balance, SISI, Bekesy, Tone Decay tests will be considered. SPA 632 Oral Anomalies 2 credits. Study of children and adults with orofacial anomalies. Special emphasis is given to the effects of cleft lip and cleft palate on oral communication.
Course includes participation in special laboratory sessions to develop test proficiency.
SPA 634 Voice Disorders 2 credits. Comprehensive study of the anatomical, physiological and behavioral bases of disordered laryngeal function. Principles of diagnosis and management of voice disorders are presented and discussed. SPA 635 Speech Audiometry 2 credits. Review of basic and advanced audiometric tests which utilize speech as an approach to hearing assessment.