The Neural Control of Speech - 2009

Explore the intricacies of speech production and neural control in this comprehensive lecture by Frank Guenther from Boston University. Delve into a neural network model designed to simulate brain regions involved in speech, including babbling and imitation phases for training neural mappings. Learn how the model produces syllables and words by commanding an articulatory synthesizer, and discover how its activity compares to neuroimaging data. Examine computer simulations that account for various experimental findings on speaking skills acquisition, articulatory kinematics, and brain activity during speech. Investigate the model's applications in studying communication disorders and developing neural prostheses for speech restoration in paralyzed individuals. Gain insights from Guenther's expertise as a computational and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in speech and motor control, and his involvement in cutting-edge research combining theoretical modeling with behavioral and neuroimaging experiments.

The Neural Control of Speech – Frank Guenther (Boston University) - 2009