CSDS 542

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MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS

CSDS 542

Instructor: Dr. Michele L. Norman

Office: Hull 224

Class: Thursday 11-12:40

2 credit hours

Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-4:00 Telephone: 434-395-2341

Thursday 2:00-3:00 E-mail: normanml@longwood.edu

Course Description

Assessment and treatment of apraxia and dysarthria 2 credits

Text

Duffy, J.R. (1995). Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis and

Management . St Louis: Mosby.

Freed, D. (2000). Motor Speech Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment . Singular Publications.

Course Objectives

The following conceptual framework competencies guide the planning and delivery of instruction in this course. Specific course objectives reflect this framework as they focus on the needs of the students for developing skills as professionals who will be knowledgeable, caring and ethical decision-makers.

Longwood Conceptual Framework Competencies

CFC 1 – Plan for Instruction

CFC 2 – Implementation and Management of Instruction

CFC 3 – Evaluation and Assessment

CFC 4 – Knowledge of Subject

CFC 5 – Behavior Management

CFC 6 – Communication Skills

CFC 7 – Professional Responsibilities

CFC 8 – Technology

CFC 9 – Diversity

ASHA KASA Standards (applicable to this course)

Standard III-C Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.

Standard III-D: The applicant must possess knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: a.

demonstrate an understanding of the etiologies of motor speech disorders (KASA III;

CFC 4) b.

demonstrate differential diagnosis among the dysarthrias and apraxias. (KASA III-D;

CFC 3,4) c.

demonstrate the ability to differentiate the classifications of the dysarthrias. (KASA

III-D; CFC 3,4) d.

demonstrated the ability to formulate and implement direct and indirect intervention strategies appropriate to the diagnosis. (KASA III-D; CFC 1,2,8,9) e.

demonstrate an understanding of concomitant factors influencing the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech disorders. (KASA III-C; CFC 3,4, 9)

Course Requirements

1.

Attendance and Class Participation - Students are expected to attend each class and participate in all discussions. All absences should be discussed with the instructor prior to any absence, if possible.

2.

Fact Sheet – Each student will complete a fact sheet on a specific disorder/disease/syndrome associated with a motor speech disorder. Assignment of topic and format will be discussed in class.

3.

Two Examinations – Tests will cover topics as addressed.

4.

Final Exam – The final exam will be cumulative.

Honor Code

Students are expected to abide by the Longwood University Honor Code at all times. Any suspicion of a violation will be immediately investigated and college policy will be followed.

Attendance Policy

In accordance with the Longwood University Attendance Policy, the class grade may be lowered one letter grade if a student misses 10% of the class meetings, and a grade of F may be assigned if a student misses 25% of class meetings. Absence, without prior consultation with the instructor, on a day when an exam is scheduled will result in a grade of zero.

Policy on Late Work:

All assignments are due to the instructor at the beginning of class on the assigned due date. Work submitted late will be accepted, however a penalty will be incurred. Five % of the total point value of the assignment will be lost for each calendar day beyond the required submission date.

Disability Statement

The instructor is willing to make reasonable accommodations for any student's documented disability. The student should bring the supporting material to the instructor during the first week of class, including the accommodations needed, as outlined by the Learning Center at Longwood

University.

Fact Sheet

Test 1

30 pts

35 pts

Test 2 35 pts

Final Exam 50 pts

TOTAL 150 pts

Grading Scale

140-143=A- 144-146=A 147-150=A+

125-129=B- 130-135=B 136-139=B+

110-115=C- 116-120=C 120-124=C+

< 110=F

Date

Jan 17

24

31

Feb 7

14

21

28

March 6

13

20

27

April 3

10

17

24

May 29

Class Schedule

(This schedule will be adjusted if necessary during the semester)

Topic

Introduction and Overview of Neurological Bases

Flaccid & Spastic

Dysarthrias

Readings

Duffy 1, 3

Freed 1, 2, 3

Duffy 4, 5

Freed 4, 5

Hypokinetic &

Hyperkinetic Dysarthrias

Test 1

Mixed & Unilateral UMN

Dysarthrias

Management of Dysarthria

Spring Break!

Apraxia

Test 2

Management of Apraxia

Special Populations

Group Project time

Self-study review for exam

Final Exam

Duffy 7, 8

Freed 8, 9

Duffy 9, 10

Freed 6, 10

Duffy 6, 17

Duffy11; Freed 11

Duffy 18

Duffy19, 20

Additional Readings

Bahr, D. (2001). Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment: Ages and Stages . Allyn & Bacon.

Love, R. J. (2000). Childhood Motor Speech Disability . Allyn & Bacon.

Yorkston, Beukelman, Strand, and Bell, (1999). Management of Motor Speech Disorders in

Children and Adults . Pro-Ed Publications.

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