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Adaptive Behaviors in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Study Information Dr. Loveall and Dr. Mattie are conducting a research study to learn more about the adaptive functioning skills of individuals with Down syndrome, or the practical, conceptual, and social skills used in everyday life. We are looking for parents and/or caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome. Participants must be 19+ years of age […]

Speech Accessibility Project

Study Information The Speech Accessibility Project, a collaborative effort between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Speech and Hearing Science departments, is now recruiting U.S. adults with Down syndrome. The goal of the project is to make voice recognition technology useful for individuals who may have diverse speech patterns and disabilities. Project funded by Amazon, […]

Chloe Walner

SHS Undergraduate Student Chloe is an undergraduate student studying Speech & Hearing Science. She is also getting a dual degree in Psychology with an intended concentration of Behavioral Neuroscience. Chloe is interested in working with children in a hospital or outpatient setting. She plans to attend graduate school to get her master’s degree in Speech-Language […]

Elise Lavaty

SHS Undergraduate Student Elise is an undergraduate student majoring in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Spanish. She has worked with children in a variety of environments and is currently interested in working with children with intellectual disabilities. In the future, Elise plans to pursue a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and work […]

Mac Dooley

SHS Undergraduate Student Mac is an undergraduate student in the Speech and Hearing Sciences program. They’re interested in working with children due to their experiences at a summer camp in their hometown. Mac plans on continuing their education to obtain a Master’s degree. After that, they hope to work as an SLP in a school […]