Seminar in Neurobiology of Child Language Disorder

SPCH

82000

Seminar in Neurobiology of Child Language Disorder

This course provides an in depth review of research on the neurobiology of child language disorders including autism, specific language impairment, and genetic syndromes such as fragile X and Down syndrome. The course will include a review of normal neurobiological development for language, methods of studying developmental neurobiology, and recent findings concerning the neurobiological deficits associated with language deficits in these children. Students will be expected to make a presentation and lead a discussion for one class session. They will also write a research proposal in journal article format.

Offer as needed

Graduate School Graduate

No

030893