Projects
Study on the neural substrate of speech development using fMRI in the zebra finch model. University of Antwerp
The Influence of Naming Patterns in Child-Directed Speech on Lexical Development KU Leuven
This project consists of two studies both related to link between intension (semantic features) and extension (naming). In the first study, the question will be addressed whether featural models can account for the gradual convergence to an adult naming pattern. In this context of lexical development I aim to explore how different feature sets can account for the developmental pattern of different subsets of objects: language specific versus ...
Speech development in young autistic children KU Leuven
The majority of individuals diagnosticated with Autism Spectrum Disorder have a significant verbal development delay. The main aim of this dissertation is to investigate the speech development of young autistic children by focusing on three main topics: phonological trajectories, echolalic productions, and non-interactive language learning. The participants of the study will be 300 young autistic children recruited from the Flemish and ...
Development of a unified speech processing strategy for combined electric and acoustic auditory stimulation. KU Leuven
The development of a Dutch protocol for perceptual speech analysis and quality of life measurements in cleft palate patients. Ghent University
A protocol for perceptual speech analysis in cleft palate patients will be developed. This protocol is based on the CAPS-A protocol (John et al., 2006). Also a questionnaire concerning quality of life in these patients will be developed. The translation guidelines of Varni (2003) will be used. For both instruments the validity and reliability will be extensively tested.
Development of total conservation at the workfloor by modeling, verification and implemantation of active custom-made hearing protectors for continuous monitoring of exposure levels and augmented speech perception in noise. Ghent University
The project aims tto decrease the risk at noise-induced hearing loss from occupational noise exposure bij implementing total hearing conservatiion. On the one hand, exposure will be monitored closly via continuous registration of sound pressure levels under the protector and regular assessùent of oto-acoustic emissions. On the onter hand, verbal communication will be facilitate by improved signal transmission and processing.