This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), under the Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders program (CFDA 93.173), provides $144,795 to The House Institute Foundation to conduct research examining the effects of background noise on real-time speech processing in children with normal hearing and children using hearing aids. The research aims to investigate how speech-shaped noise and two-talker speech maskers impact the speed of lexical access (word recognition) and semantic activation (word meaning) during speech recognition in school-age children. The study will compare these processes between children with normal hearing and children using hearing aids, and explore factors such as cognitive skills and auditory access as predictors of individual differences. The knowledge gained will inform guidelines for classroom acoustics to promote effective listening and learning environments, as well as the development of interventions to improve listening and language comprehension for children using hearing aids. The award period is from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $144.8k | 5/1/25 |