Predicting treatment outcomes for language impairments from variability in linguistic behavior and exploring the impact of language specific working memory (T02*)

• Subject Area: General and Comparative Linguistics, Experimental Linguistics, Typology, Non-European Languages
• Term: since 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 317633480

The project transfers research on variability in language processing and working memory in aphasia into clinical practice. It examines whether higher pre-treatment variability predicts greater improvement after speech-language therapy. We explore links between variability and language-specific working memory abilities. Three work packages cover development of assessment tools, single-case treatment studies, and outcome analysis. The collaboration with clinical partners ensures practical relevance. The results will inform theory formation and provide validated materials for therapy.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres (Transfer Project)
• Subproject of: SFB 1287: Limits of Variability in Language: Cognitive, Computational, and Grammatical Aspects
• Applicant Institution: Universität Potsdam
• Business and Industry: Auf ein Wort - Sprachtherapie Elisa Rath; NAT-Verlag - Rüffer / Neubert / Zeh-Hau GbR; Zentrum für angewandte Psycho- und Paholingustik (ZAPP)
• Project Heads: Dr. Sandra Hanne; Dr. Nicole H. Stadie