How to Participate
If you'd like to learn more about how to participate with your child in research on early language, you can contact us online and we'll give you a call.

We have recently opened a new center for research with Spanish-learning children at 2576 Hazelwood Way in East Palo Alto.
       
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For Parents: Summaries of recently completed studies

  • Why are color words challenging for children? [summary]
  • When can Spanish-learning children take advantage of grammatical gender cues in processing speech? [summary]
  • Is it easier for infants to learn a new word first heard in isolation? [summary]
  • Can 2-year-olds learn new words indirectly? [summary]
  • How does mother's speech relate to Latino children's speech processing efficiency and later language growth? [summary]

 
     
     
     
     
     
       
Results from Recent Studies
Thanks to all the parents and children who have contributed to our research. Here's what we've learned...
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