Understanding how people with ASD adapt to different speakers' tones and rhythms in speech.
Perception and adaptation to talker variability in receptive prosody in ASD
This study is looking at how people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) understand different ways of speaking, like changes in tone and rhythm, from various speakers, to help improve communication for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10523115 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) perceive and adapt to variations in speech prosody, such as rhythm and intonation, from different speakers. The study aims to understand the challenges faced by people with ASD in comprehending speech when it varies across different talkers, which can be influenced by factors like age and gender. By conducting experiments with neurotypical adults, the research seeks to identify how well individuals with ASD can adjust their understanding of speech based on these variations. This could lead to insights on improving communication strategies for those with ASD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance communication skills and comprehension for individuals with ASD, leading to better social interactions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding speech perception in neurotypical individuals, but this specific focus on ASD and talker variability is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennetto, Loisa — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Bennetto, Loisa
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.