Baylor University
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Organic Communication Disorders, CSD 4309
Fall 2011, TTh 2:00 - 3:15
Dr. J. David Garrett
Instructor: Dr. J. David Garrett
Email: David_Garrett@Bayor.edu
Office Phone: 710-2567
Home Phone: 836-4664
Required Text:
Introduction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of Communication. Current Scope of
Practice. Carole T. Ferrand, Ronald L. Bloom; Allyn and Bacon. 1997.
Additional Readings:
At times I may provide additional information (or just a different description of a difficult topic)
either in the form of handouts or additional readings.
Chapters:
The area of Organic and Neurogenic Disorders is a very large area and encompasses many
pathologies that effect speech, language, and swallowing. In fact, it is likely that over half of the
courses taken in a Speech Pathology Graduate Program will cover the pathologies typically
included in the category of “Organic and Neurogenic Disorders”. Below is a comparison of
courses typically included in a Speech Pathology Graduate Program with the corresponding
chapters:
Sample Graduate Program:
Graduate Course
Aphasia
Motor Speech Disorders
Dysphagia
Cleft Lip and Palate
Voice Pathology
Cognitive Linguistic Disorders
Corresponding Chapters
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 10
Chapter 9
Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13
Chapter 6
Course Objectives:
 Provide the student with a broad basic knowledge of the Organic and Neurologic Speech, Language, and Swallowing disorders associated with the medical settings
(Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Long Term Care, Medical Clinics, Physician
Offices, etc.).
 Provide the student with the background necessary to understand the common
pathological conditions, with emphasis on those affecting Speech, Language and
Swallowing.
 Encourage and help the student to not only learn, but to critically evaluate information,
concepts and experiments involving Speech Pathology.
Assigned Chapters
Topic
I. Basic Neurology
Assigned Chapters / Pages
Ch. 7. Communication Disorders Following Focal Brain
Damage
Pages 139 – 148
II. Aphasia
Ch. 7. Communication Disorders Following Focal Brain
Damage
Pages 139 – 165
III. Motor Speech
Disorders
(Dysarthria)
IV. Dysphagia
Ch. 8. Neuromotor Speech Disorders
Pages 166 - 192
V. Cleft Lip and Palate
(Overview)
Ch. 9. Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Anomalies, and
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
Pages 193 - 228
VI. Voice Pathology
(Will likely not include
this section)
Ch. 11. Structurally-Related and Neurogenic Voice Disorders
Pages 247 - 272
Ch. 12. Alaryngeal Speech Rehabilitation
Pages 273 - 300
Ch. 13. Spasmodic Dysphonia
Pages 301 - 318
Ch. 10. Structural and Functional Aspects of Normal and
Disordered Swallowing
Pages 229 - 246
Course Structure:
The required textbook provides a good structure for a course of this nature. Therefore we will
essentially be following their structure. The chapters covered in this course represent the areas
typically seen in medical settings and covered in detail at the Graduate Level.
Course Grade:
There will be three course exams in this class. Each exam (including the final) will cover
primarily the information from the previous section. In this sense they will not be considered
comprehensive. However, there will be some questions which will require you to incorporate
information from previous sections.
Exam 1
= 100 points, 33.3% of Grade
Exam 2
= 100 points, 33.3% of Grade
Exam 3 (Final Exam) = 100 points, 33.3% of Grade
As college students and majors in the field, positive class participation is expected in order to
obtain the percentage scale listed above. The professor reserves the right to increase a student’s
grade as much as a full grade for exceptional participation and decrease a student’s grade as
much as a full grade for poor participation or distracting behavior (talking to each other during
class, arriving late to class, sleeping, cell phones, etc.). It is required to set your cell phones to
silent during class. If you need to be contacted during class for an emergency, please provide the
party with the name of the class and the phone number of the departmental secretary (Kathryn
Williams): 710-2567. She will always interrupt class for student or family emergencies.
Grading Scale:
The standard scale will be used for this class. Grades may be shifted toward the positive end
according to the performance of the class as a whole. Individual performance and improvement
will also be considered.
60
70
D
78
C
80
C+
88
B
90
B+
100
A
Schedule:
Exam 1: September 29th, 2011 (Thursday)
Exam 2: November 3rd, 2011 (Thursday)
Exam 3: December 8th, 2011 (Thursday) 4:30 to 6:30
[Note: The third exam is NOT cumulative such as what you would have with a final exam]
[Note: There will be no class on: Thursday November 24th Thanksgiving]
WARNING!:
A large portion of this course will be new for you. It will require more study than can be
accomplished a few days in advance of the test. I encourage you to keep up with the readings
associated with the class so that you can ask questions as we go. As college students, you are
expected to have the motivation to keep up on your own.
CSD Major – Attendance Policy:
The attendance policy of the College of Arts & Sciences states: “To earn course credit in the
College of Arts and Sciences, a student must attend at least 75% of all scheduled class meetings.
Any student who does not meet this minimal standard will automatically receive a grade of ‘F’ in
the course. Departments and individual faculty members may establish more stringent
requirements regarding attendance, punctuality, and participation.” As a CSD Major, you are
basically expected to attend all classes. In the event you are unable to attend a class session, it is
your responsibility to obtain (a) class notes and/or handouts from another student, and (b) any
changes in the class schedule. You are also expected to take tests on time. If you are ill, it is
your responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the time of the test. If you miss a test without
prior approval from your instructor, you will be subject to receiving a zero for the test. When
returning from the illness, it is the student’s responsibility to take the makeup exam within 3
days or the student will automatically receive a zero for the test.
Philosophy of My Approach to the Course:
I will be taking a “generalist” approach for several reasons. First, I feel that one needs a
strong grasp of the fundamentals, before the concepts, observations and experiments concerned
with speech, language, and swallowing can be understood and evaluated. A second reason for a
broad approach is that I regard students in Speech pathology as individuals aspiring to become
health professionals. You will have to talk intelligently about your client to other health
professionals such as physicians. Often physicians are not tolerant where ignorance is
concerned. If you can listen to their explanation and ask informed and intelligent questions you
will find that they will divulge much more information and you will gain their respect in the
process.
The other reason for a broad approach is that I feel any educated person should understand
the principles of operation of their own body. One needs to know what is known and what isn’t
known simply as insurance against foolishness. In our society our health has become a big
business and you will find that many of the people in the business have little or no training
(except in business). Often they know fragments of information and make ludicrous assumptions
based on that information.
One of the major objectives of this course is to try to make the student into a more critical
consumer of information. This ranges from the health adds you see on TV to the information
provided by an experienced physician. It is important in all aspects of life to be able to use a
critical eye when information is presented to you. I also hope you will appreciate that there is no
shortage of “experts” who will try to convert speculation into dogma!
Note:
This syllabus is not a contract and is subject to modification by the professor without negotiation.