Speech and Language Therapy Program

At the end of this course, the students;

1. Selects and applies appropriate clinical assessment methods for individuals with swallowing disorders, and interprets the assessment results.
2. Determines the characteristics of the swallowing disorder based on the assessment results and establishes short-term and long-term therapy goals appropriate to the individual's needs.
3. Selects the appropriate swallowing therapy approach and plans the therapy program in line with the case characteristics and determined goals.
4. Implements therapy applications appropriate to the therapy goals and the case's performance level, and monitors the therapy process.
5. Analyzes interim assessment results and makes clinical decisions regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of the therapy program.
6. Reports the findings related to the assessment and therapy process appropriately; provides necessary information, education, and counseling to the individual and their family.
7. Fulfills professional and ethical responsibilities in the management of swallowing disorders and collaborates with experts from different disciplines when necessary.

• Discussion
• Questions/Answers
• Practice
• Presentation
• Report Preparation