Research

Researching for new technology and solutions is what we do best. Find out more about our labs and their specialties.

Aphasia Language, Learning, Communication and Conversation Lab.

ALL-CAN-Converse Lab at KU Medical Center conducts research concerned with improving language and communication skills in everyday conversation for people with aphasia and their families and friends.

Reading, Language and Learning Lab

Conducts research related to reading and language development and disorders.

Auditory Research Laboratory

Examines ways to improve hearing loss and diagnostic techniques in auditory pathology.

Culturally Responsive Early Literacy Intervention

Supports early language and literacy development and culturally responsive instruction in the Native American community.

Communication Complexity Scale

Advances the assessment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Language Acquisition Studies Lab

Increases our understanding of young children's language development.

Measuring Early Communication in Students with Autism

Develops ways to adapt the Community Complexity Scale to better assess minimally verbal students with autism.

Speech and Applied Neuroscience Lab

Creates advanced assistive communication devices for individuals with profound motor impairments.

Word and Sound Learning Lab

Helps children learn the words and sounds of the language.

KU School of Health Professions