Abstract
The fundamental complexity of speech - in both the spectral and temporal domains - elicits extensive dynamic activity from a broad neural population. Evoked potentials rely on a summation of synchronous aggregate neural activity, making them especially suitable for speech-sound investigation. This paper summarizes research from our lab that demonstrates the efficacy of speech-evoked responses in addressing three fundamental issues. First, the neural bases of left-brain specialization to speech are investigated in an animal model. Second, studies are aimed at inferring the underlying causes of certain language-based learning disabilities. Finally, in a series of before-and-after designs, the underlying neural plasticity that accompanies directed speech-sound training is explored.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 35-47 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Speech Communication |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2003 |
Funding
The scientific contributions of Cynthia King, Ph.D., Jenna Cunningham, Ph.D., Erin Hayes, B.A., Steven Zecker, Ph.D., Ann Bradlow, Ph.D., and Kelly Tremblay, Ph.D. are gratefully acknowledged. Supported by NIH-NIDCD01510.
Keywords
- Auditory
- Evoked responses
- Neural
- Perception
- Perceptual learning
- Plasticity
- Speech
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Modeling and Simulation
- Communication
- Language and Linguistics
- Linguistics and Language
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Computer Science Applications