Pandemic response and special populations: Effects of community standards on communication and behavior

The focus of this research forum is on how community standards implemented in response to COVID-19 (masks, shelter-in-place, etc.) have affected populations with special needs. The forum will consist of two talks.

The first talk, led by Teresa Vos, MD, considers how face masks have affected speech recognition in listeners who use cochlear implants to hear. The second talk, led by Clare Harrop, PhD, examines how children with autism and their families cope with the added restrictions associated with adhering to community guidelines.

Presenters: Teresa Vos, MD
Resident
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

Clare Harrop, PhD Assistant Professor
Office of Research & Scholarship
Department of Allied Health Sciences

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