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ADVANCING CLINICAL PRACTICE AND ESTABLISHING FOUNDATIONAL THEORY FOR AUDITORY FUNCTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Porter, Heather Lynn

The immediate goals of this application are to improve audiologic clinical assessment of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan and advance scientific theory in the study of functional hearing abilities in this population. Long-term improvements to public health are anticipated as auditory difficulties are identified and alleviated for individuals with Down syndrome allowing for successful participation in social, educational, and employment opportunities to the fullest extent.