CMSD 550 - Aphasia

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Communication Sci/Disorders

Description:

Discusses primary disorders of language in adults associated with focal brain damage with emphasis on aphasias. Etiologies and characteristics of language/nonlanguage disturbances associated with lesions to the dominant and non-dominant hemispheres are discussed. Principles and methods of prevention, assessment, intervention, and counseling are presented.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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