Not all children with autism benefit from early language therapy
A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive early intervention, and what factors…
Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly,…
Wearable device enables natural speech in stroke patients with dysarthria
Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability…
Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities, study shows
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living…
Speech feature identification model for depressed individuals with suicidal ideation based on autobiographical memory | BMC Psychiatry
McCarron RM, Shapiro B, Rawles J, Luo J. Depression. Ann Intern Med. 2021;174(5):ITC65–80. Google Scholar Goodwin GM, Croal…
Read Kristen Stewart’s ‘angry’ speech on Hollywood since #MeToo
The rooftop space at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was awash in pinks and creams on Tuesday,…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
A listener’s DIY project helps others deal with high medical bills
In April, Thomas Sanford, a medical student who regularly listens to “An Arm and a Leg,” set out…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Evaluating the link between sound quality, speech recognition and cochlear implant-related quality of life outcomes
More than a million people around the world rely on cochlear implants (CIs) to hear. CI effectiveness is…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…