Award
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders 5R01DC020717-04
Characterizing the recovery of spectral, temporal, and phonemic speech information from visual cues
Recipient
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Department of Psychology
Award Amount
$533,425.00
Ceiling
$533,425.00
Awarded
January 07, 2026
Identifier
5R01DC020717-04
The project studies how visual cues aid speech perception through a dual-route model, aiming to improve rehabilitation and assistive technologies for those with impaired auditory speech perception.
Description
This project proposes a dual-route perceptual model where visual signals integrate with phoneme-coded neurons via direct and indirect paths to enhance auditory speech perception. The study aims to examine how the perceptual system prioritizes visual dimensions based on missing auditory information, providing a framework for developing targeted rehabilitation programs and neural prostheses.