SPPA 444 - Voice Disorders
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Module 1 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
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Module 2 |
Evaluation procedures |
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Module 3 |
Vocal Abuse |
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Module 4 |
Organic disorders |
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Module 5 |
Neurogenic voice disorders |
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Module 6 |
Spasmodic Dysphonia |
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Module 7 |
Dysarthria |
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Module 8 |
Alaryngeal Voice Disorders |
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Module 9 |
Psychogenic Voice Disorders |
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Module 10 |
Management of Voice Disorders |
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COURSE: SPPA 444 - VOICE DISORDERS
SCHEDULE: WINTER 2003
11:30
a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Tuesday,Thursday
INSTRUCTOR: Lena G. Caesar, M.S. CCC-SLP
Tel.:
471-3468 (department)
471-9139
(home)
PREREQUISITES: SPPA 234 (Introduction to Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology)
SPPA
280 (Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing)
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Case, J.L. (1996). Clinical management of
voice disorders, (3rd ed.), Austin, Texas: PRO-ED.
Deem,
J.F. & Miller, L. (2000). Manual of voice therapy. Austin, Texas: PRO-ED.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the quarter the student will be able to:
1. Identify the anatomical
structures central to voice production.
2. Discuss the physiology of voice production.
3. Explain a variety of etiologies of voice disorders and their clinical
manifestations.
4. Outline diagnostic procedures for voice disorders.
5. Outline basic treatment techniques for a variety of voice disorders.
6. Appreciate the Master Designer’s handiwork as demonstrated in the complexity
and intricacy of the structure and function of the vocal
mechanism.
1. Prompt attendance is not only
a logical expectation but also a requirement. Students who arrive 10 minutes or
less after the start of class will be marked tardy. Students arriving after the
first ten minutes of class have elapsed will be in violation of the attendance
policy, and will not be considered present. If more than 5 class periods are
missed, a grade of F will be recorded. (Remember that 3 tardies equal one
absence).
2. Seven (7) chapter pre-evaluations, worth 5 points each, will be scheduled
during the quarter. These will be given at the beginning of the class period,
prior to any discussion of the topic (chapter). These pre-evals assume that
students have faithfully and thoroughly read the assigned chapter(s) and are
therefore ready to state an opinion or share general information based on their
reading. Please note that students are responsible for information contained in
their assigned readings, whether or not that information has been specifically discussed
in class. Chapter pre-evals may not be made up.
3. Two partial exams, (worth 80-100 points) will be administered as per schedule. Examinations will be of both the objective/short answer variety and the narrative/longer answer variety. THERE WILL BE NO FINAL EXAM, but students will be required to make their oral presentations during final exam time.
4. An 8-10 page research paper*,
regarding a specific aspect of Vocal Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnosis
and/or Treatment is required of each student. Although students will be
expected to write on a topic of their choice, students will be assigned an area
of emphasis during the first week of class. Specific topics chosen must first
be cleared with the Instructor. The final date for topic clearance is January
22. The goal/focus/purpose of the paper should be clearly articulated in a
Thesis Statement, which, along with an outline and a listing of a minimum of 10
references, are due by January 29. The final paper is due on April 16, at
classtime. Papers arriving after 3:00 p.m.** on that day will NOT be accepted.
The paper is worth 150 points which will be allocated as follows:
Presentation:- 10
Content:- 80
Organization/Clarity:- 15
Grammar/Spelling:- 20
OUTLINE:- 25
*Please follow APA (5th edition) format for all aspects of your research paper/Outline.
**There will be a twenty-five percent (25%) deduction on papers arriving after 11:20 a.m. and before 3:00 p.m.
5. Each student will prepare a clinical portfolio for a hypothetical individual with a voice disorder associated with one of the following disabilities:
a. Vocal Nodules, Polyps and/or
Granulomas
b. Vocal cord paralysis
c. Spasmodic Dysphonia
d. Conversion Dysphonia
e. Puperphonia
f. Trans-sexual Voice Therapy
g. Laryngeal Cancer
h. Sulcus Vocalis
i . Essential Voice Tremor
j. Craniofacial Anomalies
The portfolio, worth 100
points, will include the following:
a. Case History Forms
b. Referral Letter(s)
c. Copies of Test formed (filled out)
d. Complete diagnostic report
e. Sample Therapy Plan
f. Any other relevant communication
Note: The portfolio should coincide with the area of your research paper
6. Oral presentation. Students will be expected to make an oral presentation to
the class during the last week of the quarter. The oral presentation should
summarize the contents of the research paper, but should NOT be a verbatim
reading of the research paper. Students will be judged on their familiarity
with the subject as demonstrated by their ability to convey the subject matter
and their ability to respond to questions in an adequate and informed manner.
Visuals, including a 1-page outline of the presentation, should be used to
supplement the presentation.
7. Participation. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions and participate in class activities. Students electing not to participate will forfeit points available for this requirement.
GRADES:
Grades will be calculated on a
straight percentage of points achieved to total points possible, based on:
1. Chapter Pre-evals (7) 70 points
2. Partial exams (2)
200 points
3. Portfolio
100
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4. Research Paper
150 "
5. Oral Presentation
30 "
6. Participation
20
570
points
Grading Scale:
(In percentages)
94 - 100 A
90 - 93 A-
86 - 89 B+
82 - 85 B
79 - 81 B-
75 - 78 C+
71 - 74 C
67 - 70 C-
63 - 66 D
below 62 - F
Topic Assignments
Jan 7 Introduction &
Orientation
10 Anat & Physiology Pre-eval - ch.1
15 Anat & Physiology
17 “ *Abstract # 1
22 Anat & Phys (cont’d) Topic Clearance
24 Evaluation Procedures Pre-eval - ch.3
29
Evaluation Procedures Outline Due
31 Differential Diagnosis *Abstract #2
Feb 5 Organic disorders/Vocal
Abuse Pre-eval ch. 4
7 (Cont’d)
12 Organic disorders/Vocal Abuse
14 Neurogenic disorders Pre-eval ch.5
19
Neurogenic disorders
21 (Cont’d)
Week
Of Prayer
26 Spasmodic Dysphonia
28 (Cont’d)
Mar 5 Dysarthria
7 Exam #1
SPRING BREAK – MARCH 8-18
26
Psychogenic Voice Disorders Pre-eval - ch. 6
28 (Cont’d) Portfolio Due
Apr 2 Psychogenic Voice Disorders
4 (Cont’d)
9 Alaryngeal Voice Disorders Pre-eval
- ch. 7
11 (Cont’d) *Abstract #4
16
Alaryngeal Voice disorders Paper Due
18 Resonance Disorders Pre-eval - ch.8
23,25 Management of Voice Disorders
28 Final Exam (3:00-5:00 p.m.)