… loss). While these causes can occur in isolation, they can also add together to increase the effects of hearing loss. These are not hearing disorders, but causes … and noise-induced hearing loss, the ability to hear high-pitched sounds like "s" or "th" are among the first to be affected. As the hearing loss progresses, people may respond incorrectly when they misperceive what someone has said. This can sometimes alarm loved ones who may misinterpret these …

… On the Road to Independence … On the Road to Independence Topics Communication Sciences & Disorders Student Life Area of … group sessions, Williams worked hard to reach his goals while his wife recognized how much the team of students and faculty contributed to his success.  “We spent an … as a caretaker, and how important my care is too. They will go out of their way to find resources.  “It's like you come in as a patient, but you're treated like a …

… Aphasia Brain Injury/Stroke Stroke survivor Steve Parnell takes positive approach to recovery, student learning at IMPACT Practice Center and Tedy’s Team Center of … he reaches a word. One of those words was decade. “I got to that one and thought, ‘How do you say that?’” recounts Parnell. “I can see it, but I can’t say what it says. … from Tedy’s Team who raise money to support people with stroke.  “When you look at someone, you can see the positive that they can bring,” said Parnell.    Do you have …

… Area of Expertise Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI being used across MGH Institute to increase efficiency and improve research, administrative work, curriculum design, … clinical reasoning skills essential for success in the profession.  “I didn’t know how I was going to get all of this done because I didn’t have time at the clinic and I didn’t have enough time at home,” DeAlmeida recalls. “I needed to find something that could make it easier for me to do everything.”  Seeking guidance, …

… Industry partners bring technological resources and commercialization strategies to translate research findings into accessible products. This collaborative ecosystem … at the forefront of communication sciences education and research. Our school’s research initiatives address critical issues in communication disorders, … the field. As a speech-language pathologist and researcher, Dr. Green focuses on the development of powerful analytic tools to evaluate speech impairments and …