This session discusses what SLPs need to know about pediatric brain tumors – including the most common types of tumors, treatments, and neurocognitive outcomes – to best serve children with this diagnosis. This course is a recorded session from the 2019 online conference “Cancer Care: Enhancing Communication, Swallowing, and Quality of Life.”

Learning Objectives:
You will be able to:

• identify the most common types of pediatric brain tumors, including common locations within the brain
• describe types of treatment and possible impacts on brain-behavior functions

What is Included?

You'll get online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts, and references so you can access it from anywhere!

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Related Courses

View all courses from the "Cancer Care: Enhancing Communication, Swallowing, and Quality of Life" online conference, available through the ASHA Learning Pass subscription or as an a la carte purchase.