Learning Objectives:
The focus of this course is to develop an insight about the pathologies resulting in speech, language and swallowing problems. At the end of this course student will be enable:
Identify various pathologies that can result in speech and language problems, including neurological, developmental, and structural disorders.
Explain the underlying mechanisms by which different pathologies affect speech and language functions.
Apply knowledge of pathologies to diagnose speech and language problems in clinical scenarios.
Analyze case studies to determine the specific pathologies contributing to speech and language issues in different patient populations.
Evaluate strategies for effective collaboration with other health care professionals for communication and swallowing disabilities
Course Content:
Macro and Micrognathia
Diseases of Tongue: Ankyloglossia
Diseases of Tongue: Embryology of tongue and micro and macroglossia
Diseases of Larynx: congenital diseases
Diseases of Larynx: voice related problems
Cleft lip and palate: embryology, classification, etiology and management
Stroke: causes, complications and effects on speech and swallowing
Down syndrome: prevalence, causes, presentation, effects on speech
Cerebral palsy: causes, prevalence, presentation and effects on speech
Conductive hearing loss: outer ear diseases
Conductive hearing loss: middle ear diseases
Sensory neural hearing loss: disorders of inner ear
Disorders of higher auditory pathways
AI based human anatomical modelling
Developing evaluation material
