Graduate Catalog

CSD 511 Pediatric Neuromotor Speech Disorders

Exploration of the types and characteristics of motor speech disorders and oral motor/feeding deficits in children who exhibit neurological dysfunction. Normal and disordered processes of oral-motor/feeding will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and intervention of neuromotor systems necessary for speech production and vegetative functioning. Includes discussion of developmental verbal dyspraxia, childhood dysarthrias, and cerebral palsy. Normally offered in Fall semester only.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

CSD 524

Offered

Fall