Consideration of language, speech, and related problems resulting from neurological insult. Neurological dysfunctioning will be highlighted. Diagnosis and management of persons with aphasia, agnosias, apraxias, and dysarthrias will be emphasized, as well as the role of the family in rehabilitation and family counseling. SH 635 Seminar in Communication 1-3 s.h. Intensive study of one or more areas of speech science, speech and language pathology, or audiology.
Topics vary to meet the student's needs and interests.
Course may be repeated for credit with a change in area considered. SH 640 Diagnostic Audiology 3 s.h. Identification and description of types of hearing impairment by standard audiometric procedures including pure tone, speech, and site of lesion batteries. Testing of special populations as well as evaluation for fitting of amplification. SH 662 Diagnostic Clinic 1 s.h.