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"Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders", ourse code (ANCL-701) (MS SLP): Course Outlines

Adult neurogenic communication disorders occur due to damage to the central or peripheral nervous system, leading to difficulties in speech, language, and communication. These disorders typically affect individuals who once had normal communication abilit

Course Objectives

Learning Outcome:

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Identify basic etiologies and characteristics of neurogenic language disorders in the adultpopulation.

• Analyze the clinical features of different types of Aphasia

• Perform basic assessment strategies for adult patients with neurogenic communication disorders.

• Interpret assessment data to develop intervention for adults with language disorders.

• Perform different therapies regarding the type of Aphasia to rehabilitate functional speech.

Course Contents

Course Content:

 History of Aphasia and Its Therapy

 Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech and language. Etiologies of brain damage.

 Etiology and characteristics of neurological disorders

 NeuroImaging  Right Hemisphere Disorder

 Hemispheric lateralization  Classification of Aphasia

 Aphasia Types: Broca’s, Wernicke’s

 Aphasia Type: Conduction, and global.

 Transcortical Sensor and Motor Aphasia

 Neurological Disturbances Associated with Aphasia

 Aphasia Assessment domains and protocols

 Informal assessment

 Formal assessment

 Role of AI for assessment and management of patients with Aphasia

 Therapy Approaches with aphasia

 Discourse and Functional Approaches to Aphasia

 Aphasia Rehabilitation and Participation

 Living with Aphasia:

A Client-Centered / community Based Approach