A study of the etiology of voice disorders and the assessment of, and intervention with, children and adults with voice disorders. Emphasis will be placed on disorders that affect the larynx. However, disorders of resonance will also be addressed. The study of diagnostic and treatment procedures employed in the clinical setting for the medical management of otolaryngologic patients. The training program includes surgical observation and clinical participation.
Enrollment is limited to one student per rotation.
Emphasis on the theoretical bases of assessment and therapy, and implications for application. Exploration of current issues and controversies. Etiology, assessment, and intervention issues related to aphasia and related communication disorders will be covered. A study of the possible causes of stuttering behavior with an emphasis on an integrative approach. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures included.