SLP 548 - Cognitive & Psychiatric Habilitation/Rehabilitation

2 cr.

This course examines co-occurring cognitive or psychiatric disorders across the lifespan in individuals with communication/swallowing disorders. Etiology, developmental nature, and underlying anatomical and physiological, psychological and cultural characteristics of these disorders and differences are addressed. Principles and methods of identification, prevention, assessment, and intervention is discussed within an evidence-based framework.