Communication Disorders Research

The department of Communication Disorders at Sacred Heart University conducts leading edge research in speech and language, audiology and related fields.

Faculty Laboratories

Cruse Executive Functioning Lab (CEF Lab)

Dedicated to understanding the impact of executive dysfunction on individuals living with traumatic brain injury

L.E.A.R.N. Lab

Dedicated to better understanding the process of word learning, language acquisition and literacy skill development

Toddler Language Development Lab (ToLD)

Dedicated to understanding how very young children learn and process spoken language

Speech & Voice Laboratory (SVL)

Dedicated to understanding how to best care for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who have communications difficulties