Tool To Assess Vocal Communication in Minimally-Speaking Individuals
Kristina Johnson, ECE/Bouvé assistant professor, received a $700,000 NIH Career Development Award for “Using Mobile Technology and Real-World Vocalization Samples To Generate Quantitative Metrics of Vocal Communication for Minimally-Speaking Individuals.” The research aims to generate a sensitive, quantitative metric of vocal communication for minimally-speaking individuals using a novel remote and highly personalized data collection methodology. The results could help determine sensitive vocal communication milestones for profoundly affected, minimally-speaking individuals, as well as identify appropriate outcome measures for clinical trials and interventions.