Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2013
• Summer Quarter 2013
• Autumn Quarter 2013

Patricia A Dowden
SPHSC 541
Seattle Campus

Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Medical Setting

Evaluation and intervention for severe acquired speech/language impairments. Covers decision-making and treatment for individuals who sustained a CVI, traumatic brain injury, or have degenerative diseases. Solutions include multi-modal strategies, from books to voice output systems. Prerequisite: SPHSC 540 or permission of instructor. Offered: Sp.

Class description

This 2 credit course is a graduate course in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences. The course focuses on evaluation and intervention for severe acquired speech/language impairments. We will cover decision-making and treatment for individuals who sustained a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or degenerative disease. Solutions include multi-modal strategies, from notebooks to dedicated SGDs to use of laptop and desktop computers.

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Modified:May 17, 2013