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Colloquia on Multidisciplinary Research in Speech, Hearing and Language

Programs Offered

Movement Science and Education
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education
- Motor Learning
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Education
Neuroscience and Education
Speech and Language Pathology

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Welcome

The Department of Biobehavioral Sciences offers programs that derive educational and clinical applications from an understanding of the biological processes underlying human communication, movement, and their disorders. An understanding of the normal bio-behavioral processes is applied to clinical practice. The scientific knowledge obtained from studying each of these specialized fields is used to enhance the educational, adaptive, and communicative capabilities of individuals with normal and impaired abilities across the lifespan. John H Saxman, Ph.D., Professor of Speech Language Pathology, is Chair of the Department. [ Read More ]

In the Spotlight

Talks on Linguistics in honor of Neil Smith's retirement

Dr. Karen Froud presented about "Schizophrenia as a disorder of thought, or language? Evidence from brain and behavioral investigations" at the Talks on Linguistics In honor of Neil Smith's retirement conference. It was hosted by the Department of Phonetics and Linguistics of the University College London. You can also view the conference program for more info about all presentations.

News

In Bolivia, Helping Children to See and Be Heard

Professor Cate Crowley's trips to Bolivia with her students help prepare them in navigating cultural differences to provide speech/language pathology services.

Class Notes

Exercise Helps HIV+ Subjects

The Department of Biobehavioral Sciences played a major role in a new study that examined the effects of aerobic exercise on persons infected with HIV.