James C. MacDougall
Retired Associate Professor
Contact Information:
Email: james.macdougall[at]mcgill.ca
Mailing Address:
Department of Psychology
2001 McGill College, 7th floor
Montreal, QC
H3A 1G1
Research Areas:
Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience | Developmental Science
Research Summary:
Prof. MacDougall is interested in the psychological development -- especially in the areas of cognitive and linguistic processes and literacy -- of deaf and physically disabled children. Other research includes a study of factors that affect mental health in the deaf population, and issues related to communication, disability and the law.
Selected References:
MacDougall, J. C. (2005). The psychological impact of childhood hearing impairment and deafness: Implications for clinical management. ENT News, Pinpoint Publications. Edinburgh, Scotland
MacDougall, J. C. (2004). Irreconcilable Differences: The Education of Deaf Children in Canada. Education Canada, Special Edition on Exceptional Children.