Haskins Laboratories

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Haskins Laboratories is an independent, international, multidisciplinary community of researchers that conducts basic research on spoken and written language. The laboratory is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and is affiliated with both Yale University and the University of Connecticut.

History[edit | edit source]

Haskins Laboratories was founded in 1935 by Caryl Haskins and Franklin S. Cooper. Initially, the laboratory focused on the development of electronic devices, but it soon shifted its focus to the study of speech and language. The laboratory is renowned for its pioneering work in the field of speech synthesis and the development of the Pattern Playback, an early speech synthesizer.

Research Areas[edit | edit source]

Haskins Laboratories conducts research in several key areas:

Speech Perception[edit | edit source]

Research in speech perception at Haskins Laboratories explores how humans perceive and process spoken language. This includes studies on phonetics, phonology, and the cognitive processes involved in understanding speech.

Speech Production[edit | edit source]

The study of speech production at Haskins Laboratories involves examining how humans produce speech sounds. This research includes the investigation of the physiological and neurological mechanisms underlying speech.

Reading and Dyslexia[edit | edit source]

Haskins Laboratories is known for its research on reading and dyslexia. The laboratory has contributed significantly to understanding the cognitive and neural processes involved in reading and the causes of reading disabilities.

Language Development[edit | edit source]

Research on language development at Haskins Laboratories focuses on how children acquire language. This includes studies on the development of phonological awareness, vocabulary, and grammar.

Neuroscience of Language[edit | edit source]

The neuroscience of language research at Haskins Laboratories involves using neuroimaging techniques to study the brain mechanisms underlying language processing. This research aims to understand how different areas of the brain contribute to language functions.

Notable Contributions[edit | edit source]

Haskins Laboratories has made several notable contributions to the field of speech and language research:

Affiliations[edit | edit source]

Haskins Laboratories is affiliated with:

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