Understanding the influence of language, socio-cultural backgrounds and emotional well-being on clinical service delivery and communicative outcomes
We aim to bridge another potential gap in the clinical service delivery for adults with neurogenic communication disorders that arises from the lack of understanding and resources for people with diverse needs. We are conducting multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary and international collaborative studies to bridge this gap.
Work in progress:
1. Examine stories of recovery of participants with aphasia from the Indian sub-continent
Collaboration:
PI: Dr. Satyapal Goswami, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, India; Co-PI: Suma Devanga
2. Develop a cognitive-communication assessment battery for adult Kannada-speakers
Collaboration:
PI: Dr. Satyapal Goswami, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, India; Co-PI: Suma Devanga
Funding:
Indian Council for Medical Research
Targeted Goals:
1. Studying the mental health needs for people with aphasia and training mental health professionals for successful communication with individuals with aphasia
Collaboration: PI: Dr. Katie Strong (Assistant Professor, Central Michigan University)