Speech motor function in relation to phonology. Eurocomputational modeling of disordered development
PhD ceremony: Mr. H.R. Terband, 14.45 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Title: Speech motor function in relation to phonology. Eurocomputational modeling of disordered development
Promotor(s): prof. B.A.M. Maassen, prof. P.H.H.M. van Lieshout
Faculty: Medical Sciences
Speaking is one of the most complex human skills. Although most children successfully acquire speech, those with speech sound disorders keep struggling at the stage where they want to produce meaningful speech. This thesis describes a modelling approach in which a computational neural model of speech acquisition and production is utilised to investigate the cognitive and neurological processes of speech sound disorders. The findings provide valuable insights into the processes involved, the relation between core deficits, derived deficits and compensatory behaviour, and symptoms. This provides a theoretical basis for the development of individualised clinical practice in speech sound disorders.
Last modified: | 13 March 2020 01.09 a.m. |
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