This course provides students with an overview of the methods and procedures used to evaluate and treat individuals with dementia and degenerative cognitive communication disorders. Students will learn about the characteristics of a variety of dementia sub-types, as well as risk factors for developing language and cognitive impairment. We will discuss assessment of cognitive and language skills and various evidence-based treatment methodologies.

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