Laboratory of Studies, Applications and Interventions in Communication and Deafness

 

The Laboratory of Studies, Applications and Interventions in Communication and Deafness has been recently founded (Article 2043/19-5-2021), covering scientific topics, research interests and training needs in the fields of Communication Disorders and Sciences, and Deafness.

 

It consists of the following Units: 

Α. Unit of Speech-Language Pathology

Β. Unit of Deafness and Psycho-Educational and Social Support and Empowerment of Individuals with Hearing Loss

C. Unit of Career Skills and Professional Development

 

Scope and aims

a. To foster  research, training and scientific innovation in domains relevant to Communication Disorders and Deafness

b. To design and implement programs for prevention, detection, assessment, intervention, educational support and counseling for individuals with communication disorders and/or hearing loss.

c. To develop applications for information and communication technology for supporting students with hearing loss

d. To design, develop, improve and assess technologies of diagnosis, assessment, support and (re)habilitation of individuals with communication impairments and/or hearing loss.

e. To develop standardized tests for communication disorders, auditory assessment and speech/language norms for Greek-speaking populations.

f. To disseminate information and raise public awareness in the fields of communication disorders, Deafness and hearing loss.

g. To establish collaborations with local, national and international organizations, non-profit enterprises  and innovative networks.

h. To organize conferences, seminars and other events and implement expert mobility

i. To deliver services relevant to communication disorders, Deafness and counseling.

j. To create peer support systems at the University of Macedonia for students with hearing loss

k. To launch a scientific dialogue via an online community for the educational support of students with hearing loss and the Deaf in higher education.

l. To support professional and inter-professional  development of specialties working with individuals with communication problems and/or hearing loss, and assist individuals with communication problems and/or hearing loss in transitioning from school to  the job market and in developing life skills.

 

Joint Publications of Research Team

Martzos Th., Dinopoulou, P. & Okalidou, A. (in press). Use of Social Networking Sites among Greek Deaf: Communication Accessibility or Preferences? Sign Language Studies.

Hamza, Y., Okalidou, A., Dierckx, A., & van Wieringen, A. (in press). Sonority-Related Novel Word Learning Ability of Children With Cochlear Implants With Optimal Oral Language Exposure. Ear and Hearing.

Hatzigiannakoglou, P. D., &  Okalidou, A. (2019). Development of an Auditory Rehabilitation Tool for children with Cochlear Implants through a Mobile-Based VR and AR serious game. International Journal of Online Engineering, 15(2).

Martzos, T. G., & Papadopoulou, F. D. (2018). Factors and Criteria that Contribute to Achieving Proficiency in Greek Sign Language by Hearing Adult Learners. Sign Language Studies, 19(1), 100-137.

Okalidou, A., Papavassiliou-Alexiou, I., Zourna, C., & Anagnostou, F. E. (2018). Managing Communication of Students With Cochlear Implants in Schools for the Deaf: Professional Practices. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 39(4), 451-465.

Talli, I., Okalidou, A., Tsalighopoulos, M. (2018). The relation between short-term memory and vocabulary skills in Greek children with cochlear implants - the role of hearing experience. First Language. 38(4), 359-381. 

Hamza, Y., Okalidou, A., Kyriafinis, G., & van Wieringen, A. (2018). Sonority’s Effect as a Surface Cue on Lexical Speech Perception of Children with Cochlear Implants. Ear and Hearing, 39(5), 992-1007.

Ηadzigiannakoglou, P., & Okalidou, A.  (2017). A mobile-based rehabilitation VR and AR serious game for cochlear implanted children. In proceedings of 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2017), p. 3933 doi: 10.21125/inted.2017.0959.

Zourna, Ch., Papavassiliou-Alexiou, I., & Okalidou, A. (2016). How can communication disorders professionals develop personal/interpersonal skills? Answer: drama in education. Poster session presented at the annual ASHA Convention, November 17-19, Philadelphia, U.S.A. 

Thapa, K. B., Okalidou, A., & Anastasiadou, S.  (2016). Teachers’ screening estimations of speech–language impairments in primary school children in Nepal. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 51(3), 310-327.