Computational Modelling of Language and Communication Disorders
Keynote Speakers
Professor Max Coltheart, Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Sciences (MACCS), Macquarie University
Professor David Plaut, Centre for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC), Carnegie Mellon University
Goal
The aim of this workshop is to build stronger links between clinical, experimental and computational modelling of disorders where there is a language or communication deficit. Historically, modellers have used limited experimental data to support their work, and clinical work has had limited influence – the goal of the workshop is to bring together workers from different areas to discuss how models might better reflect actual physiology or behaviour, and what predictive validity they may have in these areas. Selected papers from the conference will be published in a volume, and authors will have the opportunity for revision and reflection.
This workshop is funded by the ARC Human Communication Sciences Network (HCSNet).
