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Speech Disorder-I: Course Outline (SLPSD713)

Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorder where 'normal' speech is disrupted. This can mean stuttering, lisps, etc.

Course Outline

Fluency

  • Review basic anatomy and physiology
  • Fluency normal non fluency
  • Stammering
  • Theory of mind
  • Assessment of stammering
  • Counselling in stammering
  • Treatment
  • Generalization

Articulation

  • Vocal tract review
  • Articulators
  • Nerve supply
  • Speech production
  • Developmet of speech sounds
  • Disorders of articulation
  • Phonological process
  • Correction of articulation 
  • Tools development for assessment and therapy

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