Audiology & Speech Research
Advancing Pediatric Speech & Hearing Assessment
Communication shapes how children learn and express themselves. At ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s, our audiology and speech research advances care for children with hearing loss, speech disorders, cleft palate, and craniofacial differences. We study how communication develops and how structural, neurological, and sensory conditions impact that path.
Our teams create and test tools that improve how we evaluate speech and hearing in clinical care. We apply engineering, computational science, and surgical research to guide precise treatment decisions. This work supports clearer communication and long-term outcomes for children.
Key Areas of ResearchÂ
Measuring Speech & Hearing with Precision |Â Developing advanced tools that accurately assess speech clarity, velopharyngeal function, and functional hearing as a child grows.
Computational Speech Analysis & Automation |Â Applying machine learning and automated intelligibility scoring to improve diagnostic consistency and track communication outcomes over time.
Hearing Science & Auditory Processing |Â Investigating how children perceive sound and how hearing differences impact language development and daily communication.
Assistive Communication & Voice Technology |Â Designing synthetic speech and voice banking systems that preserve identity and expand communication options for children who use speech-generating devices.
Cleft & Craniofacial Communication Outcomes |Â Studying how structural differences and surgical repair affect speech development to guide treatment and long-term care.
Audiology & Speech Clinical Trials & Studies
Audiology and speech research at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ includes prospective clinical studies and federally funded investigations. Our teams collaborate with national research partners to evaluate surgical innovation and test emerging communication technologies in care settings.
Our studies strengthen the standard of care and bring new tools into clinical practice safely and efficiently. Families may have opportunities to participate in audiology research studies that make a real difference.
Where Audiology & Speech Research Happens
Audiology and speech research takes place across ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ in dedicated labs and clinical care environments. Speech science teams work with craniofacial research programs and surgical innovation groups. Our researchers partner closely with audiology and speech-language pathology services to ensure discoveries directly inform patient care.
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Audiology & Speech Clinical Care
Audiology & Hearing
CLINICAL CARE
Complete evaluation and care for children with hearing loss and auditory processing differences, by ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ pediatric audiology specialists.
Speech & Language Therapy
CLINICAL CARE
Pediatric speech-language pathologists offer assessment and therapy for kids with speech, language, and communication challenges.
Assistive Technology
CLINICAL CARE
Supportive technologies and services that help children with communication and mobility needs participate more fully in daily life.
Voice Program
CLINICAL CARE
Specialized care for children with voice disorders, combining clinical expertise and advanced evaluation in the Delaware Valley.