Advanced study of the acoustics, neurology, and physiology relating to production and perception of spoken language. Provides a foundation for understanding speech. Belonging is an integral part of society. Communication disorders can result in a sense of non-participation. Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication and apply strategies that foster communication environments that encourage belonging.
Independence is a critical component for interacting successfully in society.
The ability to communicate is one of the components of independence. Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication and apply strategies that foster independence for individuals with communication disorders and their communication partners. Generosity may be demonstrated through empathy, caring, concern, service, etc. Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication and and apply strategies that create positive communication climates between individuals with communication disorders and their communication partners. Mastery is one of the keys for demonstrating preparedness, responsibility, competence, etc.