Research Guides: Communication Disorders: Open Educational Resources

Open Textbooks for Communication Disorders

Neural Foundations of Communication Edition 1.2
June Levitt and Sarah Guigneaux

Neural Foundations of Communication was developed for undergraduate neurology classes in the study of communication sciences and disorders. Anatomy and Physiology is a prerequisite to gain an understanding of neurology as it relates to communication. As such, this book contains some of the foundational information from the anatomy textbook, “Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences” for review.

The authors intended to cover the coursework with this textbook to customize the sequence of learning objectives and support rising Speech-Language Pathologists. We developed our first open educational resource (OER) textbook in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 Pandemic began. Reducing the costs of study materials helps rising SLPs progress toward their certification without interruptions due to financial constraints. Developing the Open Education Resource (OER) resources is our ongoing effort to support future SLPs.
Neural Pathways of Communication Edition 1
June Levitt and Sarah Guigneaux

Neural Pathways of Communication was designed for the first neurology course (known as "Neuro-1") in the master's level graduate study of Speech-Language Pathology. Our first open educational resource (OER) textbook was developed in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 Pandemic began. Reducing the costs of study materials helps rising Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) progress toward their licensure and certification without interruptions due to financial setbacks. Developing the Open Education Resource (OER) resources is our ongoing effort to support rising SLPs.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences: Second Edition
June Levitt, Sarah Guigneaux, and Willard R. Zemlin

We developed the first edition of this Anatomy and Physiology textbook in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 Pandemic began. Reducing the costs of study materials would help rising Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) progress toward their certification without interruptions due to financial setbacks. Developing the Open Education Resource (OER) Anatomy and Physiology textbook was our first step in an ongoing effort to support future SLPs.

Resources from Queens College

LCD 207: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language (syllabus)
by Yael Neumann
This course is an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, resonatory, and nervous systems as they relate to voice, swallowing, speech production and language systems.
LCD 322: Disorders of Speech (syllabus)
by Karen Ball
LCD 322 is an undergraduate class that provides an overview of the symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of various speech disorders including disorders of phonology/articulation, voice/resonance, fluency, swallowing, and speech impairment associated with neurological impairment. Speech disorders will be considered across the lifespan.
LCD 106: Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (syllabus)
by Yael Neumann
This course will provide an introduction to the development and disorders of speech, language, and communication in children and adults. Disorders such as autism, aphasia, stuttering, and learning disabilities will be discussed. Differences noted in culturally and linguistically diverse communities will also be addressed. The course activities will give students an experiential appreciation of the experience of communication challenges and supporting people with those challenges. Information about the professions of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Audiology, and Speech and Hearing Science will be reviewed as potential career paths.
LCD 720: Teaching English Sound Structure
by Dana Calvet
This syllabus is part of a graduate teacher preparation program for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Students learn about phonetics and discuss methods and approaches for teaching English pronunciation in NYC schools to multilingual learners. They also discuss current issues related to teaching pronunciation in schools, such as accent bias, accepting multiple Englishes, and English language hegemony.