COSD60311

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Graduate COSD program and successful completion of all previous courses with a grade of C or better. This course focuses on the pathology of the structure and function of the speech mechanism as related to cleft palate and other orofacial anomalies. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of communication and feeding impairments resulting from craniofacial anomalies. The course covers topics including anatomy and physiology, genetic influences on craniofacial development, speech resonance disorders, and surgical and behavioral interventions. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and ethical considerations in clinical management for patients across the lifespan.