Learning Objectives

• Identify the regions of the brain involved in language processing
• Compare and contrast working and long-term memory
• Describe the different categories of long-term memory
• Identify the main brain regions involved in different categories of learning and memory
• Outline the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for memory
• Explain the characteristics of REM and NREM sleep
• Describe the different types of brain waves and their occurrence during sleep stages
• Describe the pathophysiology of major sleep disorders

Speech Development

• what are the 2 aspects of communication?
• speech involves coordinated activity of [3 areas]?
• what are the cortical areas for speech?
• 2 Stages of speech Development

Speech Comprehension

• how is spoken speech understood?
• how is written speech understood?
• what 2 structures form the sensory speech center?

Speech Expression