The goal of this project is to study the inter-relations between individual differences in speech perception under adverse conditions and individual differences in perceptual learning. We are asking whether treating perceptual learning as an individual capacity helps explain individual differences in speech perception under adverse conditions. For example, we ask whether good perceptual learning is a factor in the success of rehabilitation with hearing aids and cochlear implants. 

For more, check out Liat's paper and Our short video.

Looking for information in Hebrew? Check out Limor's presentation at the 2020 ISHLA conference.

Do unique individual experiences (e.g. speaking a Semitic language, aging, multilingualism) influence auditory perception and learning? Can we detect similar patterns across language and hearing disorders?

See our work on word learning in children with language impairments and on perceptual learning of speech in Hebrew by nonnative speakers.

Although perceptual learning for speech remains active throughout life, its functional significance to speech and language processing beyond infancy is still not well understood. In this project we are asking whether the perceptual structure of the input influences the learning of individual stimuli and categories. We are also asking about the relationships between different forms of non-declarative learning (e.g., statistical vs. perceptual learning).

Check out Niveen's and Maram's posters for more.

The role of perceptual learning in hearing rehabilitation with hearing aids and cochlear implants is not clear. On the one hand, listeners obviously adapt to the devices and use them for listening. On the other hand, it seems that even relatively mild hearing impairments interfere with learning. We are studying perceptual learning of speech in hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users - how it changes between long-term and short-term users and how it impacts their speech recognition.

Check out Ranin's poster for more.