Course

Speech-language pathology (SLP) testing — aphasia, dysarthria, cognition, and swallow (Advanced)

Advanced course: what SLP evaluates after stroke (speech, language, cognition-communication, swallowing), why recommendations matter, and questions to ask about exercises and safety

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the different areas SLP evaluates
  • Know how results affect diet safety and communication supports
  • Prepare questions about home exercises and follow-up
  • Understand how cognition-communication differs from intelligence

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. SLP recommendations can affect diet textures to reduce aspiration risk.

Question 2

2. Aphasia mainly affects…

Question 3

3. A key question is…