Motor speech disorders are common in medically complex patients, yet they are often challenging to assess and manage in fast-paced healthcare settings. In this course, you’ll develop a practical framework for evaluating motor speech disorders in the medical environment, learning how to efficiently assess speech characteristics, interpret clinical findings, and differentiate between common motor speech impairments. You’ll also explore evidence-based management strategies that can be implemented across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and other medical settings to improve communication and patient outcomes.

Drawing on her expertise in motor speech, swallowing, and neurodegenerative disease, Dr. Kaila Stipancic combines current research with practical clinical application to help you strengthen your diagnostic and treatment skills. You’ll leave with a streamlined assessment protocol, a deeper understanding of the neurological mechanisms underlying motor speech disorders, and greater confidence in selecting appropriate management techniques for medically complex patients. Whether you’re refining your neurological assessment skills or expanding your expertise in medical SLP practice, this course provides tools you can immediately apply in the clinic.