95546 - Role of the Speech and Language Pathologist in Degenerative Diseases

Academic Year 2024/2025

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Ravenna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Speech and Language Therapy (cod. 9080)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student possesses the knowledge relating to the main degenerative pathologies of greatest interest in speech therapy and the role of the speech therapist aimed at improving the patient's quality of life.

Course contents

Degenerative pathologies in the adult of speech therapy interest

Degenerative pathologies in the child of speech therapy interest

Rights of people with disabilities

The role of the speech therapist in degenerative pathologies

Palliative Care/Pediatric Palliative Care

The role of the Care Giver

The experience of strenuous professions

Readings/Bibliography

Handout by the teacher

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons; practise; role-playing; clinical cases

Assessment methods

Ongoing evaluation and oral verification

Teaching tools

Slides, paper material, handouts by the teacher

Office hours

See the website of Rachele Locatelli