Centre for Speech and Language Sciences

To conduct clinical research on :-

• Characteristics of voice source
• Normal aspect of voice/fluency/ language and its disorders
• Evaluation of voice/ fluency /language and its disorders
• Management of voice/ fluency /language disorders
• Developing evidence-based therapy protocols

Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) & Sign Language

To conduct research on:-

• Developing AAC assessment protocols in different Indian languages for children, adults and geriatrics
• Design and development of AAC systems/devices/software to suit the needs of individuals with complex communication needs requiring AAC.
• Indian Signal Language (ISL) attributes in persons with hearing impairment who are ISL users.

Centre for Hearing Sciences

To conduct research on –

• Processing of the speech and non-speech sounds at various levels in auditory pathways.
• Cochlear implants and other implantable devices

Centre for Prevention of Communication disorders & Epidemiological Research & Cognitive Behavioral Science in Communication Disorder

To conduct clinical research on :-

• Incidence, prevalence data on speech, language and hearing impairment, and multiple impairment leading to communication disorders.
• Cognitive behavioral sciences and disorders
• Building a knowledge store and information cache on any or all matters related to human cognition and behavior.
• Periodically developing specialist or dedicated team of human capital / resources in the field of cognitive- behavioral sciences and disorders.

Centre for Rehabilitation engineering, Acoustics and bio-medical engineering (CRAB)

To conduct clinical research on :-

• Design & Development of Assistive Technology (AT) devices / augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices (tailor made for persons with communication disorders.
• Support system for users of AT/AAC disorders
• Design and development of instruments and gadgets for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Linking Informatics and Speech Technology for speech-based work on human computer interface.