About Us

Welcome to LATA Lab! We are a diverse group of Ohio State University faculty and students who are committed to researching and learning about the acquisition and use of language in people with autismwhile exploring outcomes for those who use a variety of augmentative and alternative communication systems. Along with studying language and AAC use for people with autism, the LATA Lab has expanded their research to include people of all ages with a variety of disabilities including cerebral palsyDown syndrome, Rett syndrome, and acquired communication disorders. This research informs best practices for speech-language pathologists and others who work with people with complex communication needs.