Arbel Learning and Development Lab

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The mission of the Learning and Development (LEAD) Lab is to optimize outcomes for children with developmental language disorders by identifying factors that affect their learning. We use behavioral and neuroimaging measures to evaluate neural activity in the brain as it relates to typical and atypical learning. Our goal is to translate this knowledge into an effective intervention approach for children with language learning challenges.

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Behavioral and neuroscience methods examine the relationship between learning, language ability, and cognitive factors in children with developmental language disorders and children with typical development.
Video Still of CNG Co-Director Yael Arbel smiling, her credentials displayed next to her image
Behavioral and neuroscience methods examine the relationship between learning, language ability, and cognitive factors in children with developmental language disorders and children with typical development.

Register Your Child for an Upcoming Study

We are recruiting school-age children (ages 8-11) to participate in our research studies. We are looking for children with typical language development and those who have language/learning challenges (grammatical errors, difficulties with reading/listening comprehension). For more information, please CNGLEAD [at] MGHIHP.EDU (email us) or call us at (617) 724-7363

Lab Team

Meet Our Team
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Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP

Professor, Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP

Professor, Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

  • yarbel@mghihp.edu
  • (617) 724-7363
  • Center for Health & Rehabilitation Research, Building 79/96 – Office 210
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Asiya Gul, PhD, MSc

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Asiya Gul, PhD, MSc

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Lauren S. Baron, PhD, CCC-SLP

Lauren S. Baron, PhD, CCC-SLP

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Lauren S. Baron, PhD, CCC-SLP

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Annika Lynn Schafer

Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group | Lead Lab

Annika Lynn Schafer

Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group | Lead Lab

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Kelsey Black, BA

Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group

Kelsey Black, BA

Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group

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