
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.


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
Professor, Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
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
Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group | Lead Lab
- aschafer@mghihp.edu
- (617) 724-7363
- Building 79/96, Room 203
Clinical Research Coordinator Cognitive Neuroscience Group
- kblack@mghihp.edu
- (617) 724-7363
- Building 79/96 - Office 203
The Latest Research


