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In the Communication and Cognition Lab, we study the relation of cognitive functions to communication behavior, and how this is affected by brain injury. We focus on an aspect of cognition referred to as "social cognition" - the cognitive functions that are central to social perception and behavior. This knowledge will help us design interventions that lead to improved participation in social life, for individuals with brain injuries. Although adolescents and young adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are the main study population, our studies also involve other populations with social communication challenges, including individuals with acquired neurological disorders such as tumor or stroke, and those with developmental disorders such as Specific Language Impairment, Autism, and Asperger Syndrome.
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