Typical and Atypical Development of Compensation to Altered Auditory Feedback

Typical and Atypical Development of Compensation to Altered Auditory Feedback

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Early detection of speech, language, and hearing disorders is critical for optimizing outcomes. One great challenge is the early detection of developmental language disorder (DLD). Children with DLD struggle to comprehend what is said to them and express themselves verbally. We are interested in studying how the brains of children process what they hear, comparing typically developing children with children with DLD to improve early identification.

Healthy Volunteers

3 to 13 years old

Individuals with ASD and/or DLD

Who can participate in this study?

Healthy Controls

  • Ages 3 - 13 years old
  • Normal hearing
  • Normal or corrected to normal vision
  • English speaking
  • Do not have a hearing impairment (such as middle ear dysfunction or using ototoxic medications)
  • Do not have a neurological disorder (such as seizures, cerebral palsy or hydrocephalus)
  • Do not have a developmental impairment (e.g., global cognitive)
  • Do not have a psychiatric impairment

ASD and DLD Participants

  • Ages 3 - 13 years old
  • Normal hearing
  • Normal or corrected to normal vision
  • English speaking
  • Do not have a hearing impairment (such as middle ear dysfunction or using ototoxic medications)
  • Have a diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and/or a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (including autism, PDD or Asperger's Syndrome).
  • Do not have a developmental impairment (e.g., global cognitive)
  • Do not have a psychiatric impairment

What is involved?

Our study takes about three hours to participate in and can be done over 1 or 2 visits. During the visit the child will first have their hearing tested. The child will then listen to their own voice through headphones while naming objects on a computer screen. During this time, a parent or caregiver will complete a short questionnaire about the child's hearing and language. Finally, the child will complete three tests of their language and thinking skills.

Principal Investigator & Posting Dates

Principal Investigator: David Purcell 
Study posted on: May 30th, 2019
Recruitment open

Who can I contact to learn more about this study?

For more information about this study please contact:

Jessica Holmes: jholme69@uwo.ca

 

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