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Undergraduate Program (Major and Minor) Speech, Language, & Hearing Clinic B31 Wyman Education Building
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The mission of the Aphasia Research Lab is to examine the processes underying linguistic functioning in individuals with aphasia. The deficits found in these individuals are interpreted within the context of a cognitive neuropsychology approach. Methodologies such as on-line measures and the more traditional assessment batteries are used to examine how various aspects of the lexical-semantic (word meaning) system operates in the brains of individuals with and without aphasia.
Current Research Projects How does naming unfold over time in individuals with aphasia? This is a question that is being explored through the use of the picture word interference paradigm. Research participants are asked to name pictures while distractor words (which are to be ignored) are presented on a computer screen. Naming reaction times are measured. Performance in individuals with aphasia is compared against performance in older and younger individuals without aphasia. The results provide further information regarding the time course of activation of naming processes in aphasic individuals. Can treatment improve language function in individuals with naming or reading deficits? Another research interest centers on the use of theory-based treatment approaches in improving language deficits in individuals with aphasia. This work involves the case study approach, where a detailed, in-depth analysis of an individual’s linguistic performance is carried out. Currently, single case treatment studies are examining the effectiveness of certain approaches to improve reading and naming. Participation Interested in participating in these studies? If so, give us a call! We would be happy to provide you with further information! Naomi Hashimoto, PhD, CCC-SLP |
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