Curricular Unit:			Code:
Neurology and Neuromotor Pathologies			1188NEPN
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
2	Undergraduate	Speech Therapy	5 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	65
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
O1 -Acquire basic knowledge of Neurology and learn to make some tests of neurological examination, with emphasis on the assessment of language and phonatory functions O2 -Recognize and interpret the semiotic changes O3 -Understand the movement, recognizing the importance of experience in the conduction to change and progression in complexity, with referral to the typical development O4 -Acquire knowledge and develop skills in evaluation, diagnosis and intervention / rehabilitation of disturbances in the stomatognathic functions, oral motricity, speech, language and communication that have been caused by CNS lesions O5 -Analyze and reflect on the applicability of knowledge to specific situations (examples of clinical cases) O6 -Recognize neurological diseases and learn to face them properly in their individual field of expertise and as a member of a team, recognizing the importance of complementary roles for an integrative rehabilitation
Syllabus:
CP 1.Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; major syndromes; neurological diseases CP 2.Cerebrovascular Disease CP 3.Inflammatory and demyelinating diseases CP4.Neurodegenerative diseases CP5.Epilepsy CP 6.Neuromuscular Diseases CP 7.Human Communication Disorders: Speech and Language Neuromotor Disorders CP 8.Development diseases 8.1.Notions of SN embryology 8.2.development and malformative syndromes 8.3.Cerebral palsy: concept, causes, classification, clinical features, associated disorders CP9.Movement and sensorimotor development 9.1.Relationship between global and oro-motor development (typical vs atypical) 9.2.Components of movement, movement patterns and postural control 9.3.Movement / functions / activities CP10.Assessment and intervention in Neuromotor Disorders 10.1.Guidelines for action 10.2.Methodologies for assessment and intervention 10.3.Instruments and specific strategies
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus (CP) were delineated by learning objectives (O) of the unit , for students be able to acquire knowledge and develop skills that enable them to understand, analyze and reflect on the applicability of the neurological theory to speech therapist professional practice, promoting the construction of a structured and appropriate reasoning in Neuromotor pathologies. In this way: CP1 - O1, O2 CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8 - O2, O5, O6 CP9 - O3, O4 CP10 - O4, O5, O6
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Theoretical lessons Predominantly expository methodology, but with the use of images and videos illustrative of the concepts covered. Presentation, analysis and discussion of topics in class, with guidance in critical thinking and research and reading specific literature. Theoretical and practical lessons Expository and participatory methodology, focusing on the analysis and discussion of the contents of the program with dynamic development of practices, case studies and exploration tools. Guidance in critical thinking and analysis of specific situations (support videographic records). Experimentation specific techniques developed in small group dynamics. Evaluation Theoretical Component (50%) - 1 written test (30%), individual written work (20%) Theoretical and practical component (50%) - written test TP1 (15%), written test TP2 (20%) and participation and involvement during the lessons (15%)
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The methodology used in theoretical (predominantly expository, but with the use of illustrative pictures and videos of important concepts, presentation, analysis and discussion of issues in the classes, as well as guidance in critical thinking and research and reading specific literature), lets get together of students to acquire knowledge, their understanding, encouraging discussion about the content covered, promoting the integration of concepts, ability to research, analysis and critical thinking. The theoretical and practical, characterized by expository methodologies but also the development of more dynamic participatory approach, facilitate the relationship of concepts and reinforce the applicability of knowledge within the ambit of the speech therapist, particularly in terms of identification, assessment and intervention promoting the development of skills related to the construction of an adequate and structured reasoning, linked to professional practice. Thus, it is considered that teaching methodologies adopted for this course are consistent with the goals set for it.
Reading:
1.Vanderah T. and Gould DJ (2015) Nolte's The Human Brain: An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy, 7th ed. Elsevier. 2. Sá MJ (Coord.). Neurologia Clínica. Compreender as Doenças Neurológicas. 2ª edição. Ed. UFP, 2014. 3. Brust CM. Current Diagnosis &Treatment – Neurology. Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2007. 4.Maia, F. & Nunes, H. A abordagem terapêutica em Paralisia cerebral, in Peixoto, V. & Rocha, J. Metodologias de intervenção em Terapia da fala, 1º volume. Ed. UFP, 2009. 5.Finnie, N. O Manuseio em Casa da Criança com Paralisia Cerebral. 3ª edição. São Paulo: Manole,2000. 6.Owens JR, R.E. (2018). Early language intervention for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. New York: Pearson. - ISBN 978-0-13-461890-6.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Fátima Maia (fmaia@ufp.edu.pt) Fátima Santos (fatimas@ufp.edu.pt) Maria José Sá (mariajs@ufp.edu.pt)