Child Speech and Language Lab
The Child Speech and Language Lab (CSLL) is housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University. We study early speech and language development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We are particularly interested in:
- the development of the sound system of language
- the development of vocabulary
- factors in a child’s environment that might help his/her language development
Our goal is to use the information obtained to provide better services for young children with speech and language delay and their families.
We are not currently recruiting research participants.
The CSLL is under the direction of Dr. Anna V. Sosa.
CSLL in the news Accordion Closed
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- ABC15: Picking better toys to help your kids learn and grow
- Arizona Parenting Magazine: Traditional Toys Build Speech Skills
- Arizona Daily Sun: Electronic toys fall short
- The New York Times: Traditional Toys May Beat Gadgets in Language Development
- Treehugger: Electronic Toys Impede Language Development in Children
- NPR: The Trouble With Talking Toys
- NAU Review: Trading electronics for traditional toys and books may boost early language development
- Cronkite News: Electronic toys may not help language learning for young children