This course will discuss the most recent insights into factors that may contribute to hypokinetic dysarthria in speakers with Parkinson’s disease. Further, studies on cued behavioral modifications (loud, clear, slowed speech) as treatment options for hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease will be discussed, including studies that specifically address these behavioral approaches for speakers with deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Course created on July 24, 2015
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On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Advanced, Professional; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list factors that may contribute to hypokinetic dysarthria in speakers with Parkinson's disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe at least two challenges for the assessment of speech in individuals with Parkinson's disease and how these challenges can be addressed.
- After this course, participants will be able to list at least two behavioral modifications that are evidence-based treatment options for hypokinetic dysarthria in speakers with Parkinson's disease without deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on speech in speakers with Parkinson's disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how behavioral modification treatments can be modified for speakers with Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction, Overview |
| 10-20 Minutes | Characteristics of hypokinetic dysarthria, characteristics of Parkinsons disease |
| 20-30 Minutes | Discussion of article 1: Factors that may contribute to hypokinetic dysarthria in speakers with Parkinson's disease |
| 30-40 Minutes | Discussion of article 2: Behavioral modifications as treatment approaches for hypokinetic dysarthria in speakers with Parkinson's disease |
| 40-50 Minutes | Discussion of article 3: The impact of DBS on speech in persons with Parkinson's disease and treatment options |
| 50-55 Minutes | Summary and Conclusions |
| 55-60 Minutes | Questions |
Reviews
1443 Reviews
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February 13, 2019
I enjoyed learning more about PD because now I can know more about my grandfather
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Jill
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February 8, 2019
Good review of the literature in a concise manner.
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Amy
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February 7, 2019
This course provided an abundance of information about speech concerns with Parkinson's and related to DBS surgery. I appreciated the speaker's use of multiple resources.
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Sarah
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February 2, 2019
I enjoyed the thoroughness and the practical application with clients.
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Carrie
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January 30, 2019
The course was confusing and complicated; assessment was very difficult and did not relate to the course.
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January 22, 2019
Provided good research references
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January 17, 2019
Interesting topic
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January 15, 2019
Information was confusing and did not follow learning objectives
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January 2, 2019
Very informative
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Susan
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January 1, 2019
Very well organized and presented!
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Patricia
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December 30, 2018
Many factual reports,research discussed and comparison of treatment optionsNeuro information provided was an excellent review
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December 28, 2018
It was hard to understand
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Terri
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December 27, 2018
Good, functional info provided.
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Cynthia
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December 23, 2018
Good slides and explanations
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December 17, 2018
Current information.
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Elizabeth
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December 17, 2018
It was difficult to understand and follow along at times.
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December 17, 2018
Research based information...good ideas for apps and practice.
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Jenny
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December 17, 2018
great information
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Jennifer
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December 13, 2018
Great information about Parkinson's patients in terms of neurology and viable treatment options. This information will definitely assist in treatment of my patients.
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December 11, 2018
New information. Alternatives to LSVT.
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December 11, 2018
State of the art and cutting edge data but abit lengthy with complex information
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Merry
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December 9, 2018
The presenter did a nice job presenting difficult material.
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December 7, 2018
Good information , somewhat useful
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Alexandra
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December 5, 2018
Very difficult to listen to the presenter. She sounded unsure and had frequent episodes of uptalking.
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Kathy
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December 4, 2018
Good overview of topic
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Shannon
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December 4, 2018
Thorough breakdown!
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Judy
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December 3, 2018
Instructor was very well versed in the topic.
by
Member
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November 27, 2018
Good presenter
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Susan
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November 27, 2018
The information was presented beautifully and coherently. I've been an SLP for almost 40 years and rarely do I find courses anymore that really stimulate me, educate me in a meaningful way and change how I practice.
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November 21, 2018
Very complex anatomy.
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leslie
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November 18, 2018
Interesting research findings
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November 18, 2018
I felt like the material wasn't organized very well and the conclusions were sometimes confusing. Also, it has been my understanding that GPi electrode placement in DBS has less negative effects on speech but that placement was not addressed at all.
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November 16, 2018
Presenter was very knowledgeable on subject manner
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Member
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November 14, 2018
good research reported
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Erica
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November 7, 2018
functional use of external cues
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Member
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November 2, 2018
Refreshing my memory over PD, dysarthrias, and treatments.
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October 23, 2018
It is reassuring that I am choosing up to date treatment strategies/goals for my patients with Parkinson's Disease. Thank you!
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October 19, 2018
Enjoyed the neurology discussion and visual aids
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John
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September 16, 2018
It was very informative and brought in a lot of different information. At times it was confusing. The information could have been better summarized and caramelized.
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September 12, 2018
like link of research to tx
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September 7, 2018
clarification. comprehensive review; selection of articles
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August 23, 2018
Correlating Studies
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Christopher
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August 22, 2018
Content, presenter voice was quite relaxing in traffic
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August 22, 2018
Detailed information and nicely presented.
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August 18, 2018
The information
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Member
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August 4, 2018
very clearly presented!
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Lisa
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July 23, 2018
At the conclusion - it was evident that more research was indicated. the small sample size and contradictory results across studies gave little confidence in the findings.
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June 27, 2018
Details
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June 19, 2018
Level of presentation for compex information
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Jodie
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June 16, 2018
The extensive knowledge of the presenter.
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June 3, 2018
clear and applicable
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michelle
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May 31, 2018
Excellent information and really helped me understand some of the clinical frustrations I have had with some of my recent encounters with patients with PD. This is definitely advanced topic matter with a lot of technical information.
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May 25, 2018
A little too technical. It was a little hard to follow at times
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Shannon
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May 23, 2018
Extremely valuable information related to current research findings.
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Mary
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May 16, 2018
Good organization, good information, good discussion, was like being in a graduate class discussion again.
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Heather
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May 6, 2018
This was a great course- good level of depth with practical applications, of current research.
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May 1, 2018
Good information from current research.
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May 1, 2018
Excellent course. Well Presented.
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Sara
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April 19, 2018
This course was very relevant. I liked the presentation of research to support the topic.
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April 4, 2018
Good information
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Diane
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April 3, 2018
Most interesting to me was the information related to early signs of PD
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April 2, 2018
presentation of very recent research findings
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Member
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March 22, 2018
Lots of information. Answered a lot of questions, and broke the information down
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Kari
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March 20, 2018
Research with actual clinical examples & tx suggestions paired with an excellent speaker
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Eileen
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March 19, 2018
Excellent content!!
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March 13, 2018
The speaker's speech prosody was distracting with elevated pitch at the end of breath groups. The powerpoint was the most helpful.
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Member
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March 11, 2018
Recent literature reviewed, with focus on clinical application
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Colleen
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March 3, 2018
Relevancy of information.
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Kathleen
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March 3, 2018
There was clear organization of information and the discussions help clarify technical information.
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February 22, 2018
I took this course because I wanted to learn more about PD. This course assumes that all participants already are familiar with PD and it's symptoms as well as the neuroscience involved in this particular diagnosis.
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February 10, 2018
Physiology behind PD
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February 5, 2018
Excellent detail, good analysis of articles I ckuding psychometric constraints
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Member
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January 26, 2018
It was very boring and not well explained. It appeared as if she was trying to teach a semester course in 1 hr. It was more of a self taught course in that if I had not had the handout I would not of passed the test.
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January 24, 2018
Exam questions can be misleading.
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Member
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January 15, 2018
The questions on exam were confusing.
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Jana
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January 15, 2018
Clear presentation
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Member
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January 14, 2018
I have seen several patients who have PD but I've not had a lot of information about it. This course provided 3 articles and compared information. That was helpful.
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Member
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December 31, 2017
Very informative on techniques to use with hypokinetic dysarthria observed in patients with PD.
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Stephanie
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December 30, 2017
Lots of very good info with implications for treatment efficacy. This would be a wonderful longer course given the complexity of the info
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December 30, 2017
Was interesting.
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Member
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December 29, 2017
Excellent information, however, would have been better for 1.5 as speaker seemed rushed; limited ability to reinforce pertinent information.Also, speaker vocal intensity could have been "louder"; perhaps it's my computer. I did enjoy the course
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December 27, 2017
Her description of the disease process in PD as well as the treatment protocols
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Member
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December 27, 2017
New information. Clear connection between research and treatment
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Member
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December 27, 2017
Very relevant to the population I serve.
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Bethany
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December 26, 2017
This course had both research/evidence based information along with practical information that you can work into your treatments with patients. A perfect balance that allows therapists to utilize information into daily practice.
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Kim
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December 24, 2017
Clarity
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Dana
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December 21, 2017
Well written
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Kay H.
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December 18, 2017
Salient points were not emphasized well by instructor. Much information was provided but did not seem to be presented in a well organized manner. However, I am sure the instructor is knowledgeable about the subject matter.
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Amy
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December 17, 2017
Organization and clarity of information.
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December 13, 2017
Complex material, instructor moved very quickly
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Member
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December 13, 2017
dbs info
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joan
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December 13, 2017
difficult to follow
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Brittany
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December 11, 2017
organized and good time length
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Member
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December 11, 2017
Excellent course that shows practical application of recent research.
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erica
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December 11, 2017
informative
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Carole
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December 10, 2017
Provided an overview in a short period of time.
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Katie
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December 10, 2017
This was fantastic information!
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Member
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December 9, 2017
Very informative articles on treatment approaches for hypokinetic dysarthria.
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Member
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December 6, 2017
The course content
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William
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December 2, 2017
Very clear and concise
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Presented By
Antje Mefferd 
Antje Mefferd, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Antje Mefferd, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her research interest is in speech physiology, speech motor control, and the effects of neurological conditions (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases) on speech performance. She is also interested in aging-related changes in speech performance. Dr. Mefferd has taught undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanisms and graduate courses in the area of neurogenic communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria) and speech science.
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