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Center for Cerebral Palsy Research

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The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research focuses on elucidating the neural mechanisms underlying hand impairment in children with CP, as well as development and testing of new treatments aimed at ameliorating these impairments. Presently we are examining efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy and Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT).

Edward D. Mysak Clinic for Communication Disorders

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Edward D. Mysak Clinic for Communication Disorders

The Edward D. Mysak Clinic for Communication Disorders is an integral part of the graduate training program in speech and language pathology at Teachers College.  The Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals of all ages with communication disorders. 

Services are provided by program faculty and supervisory staff who hold national and state certification in their respective areas.  Qualified graduate students provide or assist in the provision of these services under the direct supervision of the faculty and staff.

The graduate program in Speech and Language Pathology at Teachers College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.  Academic concentrations leading to certifications include the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) and the Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD, both of which are registered with the New York State Education Department. 

 

Language and Cognition Lab

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The Language and Cognition Lab at Teachers College examines:
1) Relationships between language and thought from both developmental and adult perspectives.
2) Numerical cognition and representation in adults.

Movement Science Laboratories

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The Movement Science laboratories were recently upgraded to cutting edge technology for the study of movement with support from a National Science Foundation Major Instrumentation Grant.

Neurocognition of Language Lab

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At the Neurocognition of Language Lab, we conduct experiments examining the neural underpinnings of aspects of language and cognitive processing, in both normal and damaged adult brains, utilizing combinations of behavioral and electrophysiological techniques.

Swallowing, Voice and Neuroimaging Laboratory

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Our laboratory houses four fully-equipped fMRI analysis workstations, voice and respiratory physiology recording and analysis equipment and multiple swallowing diagnostic and intervention tools, including a FEES swallowing station.