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This semester the BDC lab has launched the Transcription project! We are transcribing language samples we collected using Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software. SALT conventions are followed during this stage. This process allows for the creation of standard LSA reports.

Language sample analysis (LSA) is used to assess the spoken language abilities of bilingual children who speak Vietnamese or Spanish as a home language. LSA measures are culturally responsive, unbiased, and useful for assessing natural spoken language. Thus, are able to support current research being conducted and tasks for identifying Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in bilingual speakers. 🗣️🧂💻

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The BDC Lab had a wonderful time celebrating Lunar New Year at the 2025 San Diego Tết Festival! We met so many amazing community members, played fun games, and shared important resources. 

Thank you as well to Rosa Parks Elementary School for inviting us to their annual Tết Celebration. The event welcomed family and community members to celebrate cultural music, performances, and food. 

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Chúc mừng năm mới!  🧧🎊🐍

Continue reading to see more photos and highlights from our team!

...continue reading "The BDC Celebrates Tết 2025"

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Welcome back to the Spring semester! 

This Spring, we welcome 5 new undergraduate research assistants to our lab: Chau, Luella, Gisselle, Sabrina, and Tran. 

We will also continue with our ongoing projects: Processing (led by Dr. Ramos & Linh), DLDMarkers (led by Ngoc), TELL (led by Dr. Ramos). Additionally, we will begin a new Transcription project, led by Dr. Ramos (English) & Linh (Vietnamese). 

Visit our website (bdc.sdsu.edu) to learn more about our projects!

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The team at the BDC lab celebrated Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day!

(Left to right) Front row: Tatiana R., Fatima R., Linh D., Cat Q.; Back row: Joshua L., Dr. Michelle R., Lynn N., Mia M., Melanie R.

DLD is a communication disorder that cannot be explained by any other condition. It is one of the most common developmental disorders, impacting 1 in 14 children in kindergarten. However, it is difficult to identify. DLD can affect a child’s speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. The disorder first emerges in childhood and can have long-term effects on someone’s academic, personal, and professional life. That said, treatment and support are available!

Bilingual children are frequently over- and under-identified with DLD. At the BDC lab, we are committed to serving bilingual families and children with and without language disorders.

...continue reading "2024 DLD Awareness Day"