Auditory Environments and Language in Children
In this study, we are investigating whether noise levels in homes affect language development outcomes in preschoolers with cochlear implants and hearing aids. We are measuring children’s home noise levels using advanced noise recorders. Additionally, the children visit our lab for a two-hour session during which they participate in cognitive and listening games. We are currently recruiting children between the ages of 3 and 5 years, 11 months who use cochlear implants, hearing aids, or are typically hearing.
University of Texas – Dallas Collaboration CI Study
Researchers at the University of Texas – Dallas and Baylor College of medicine lab in are recruiting children between the ages of 4 and 8 years old with cochlear implants to participate in a 2-hour research study. This study consists of an online survey (about 90minutes) and a 30-minute speech activity (virtual or in person).
Listening Effort
The Listening Effort study aims to uncover the neural and physiological mechanisms involved in listening in noisy environments. Specifically, we seek to understand how the brain allocates cognitive resources during everyday situations, such as in a restaurant, and how this relates to the effort required for listening. We are currently recruiting young adults aged 18 to 25 before expanding the study to include children.
