Behind the scenes at the BDC lab, research assistants (RAs) are doing many tasks to contribute to our research projects. RAs play a large role in data collection, parent interaction, task scoring, transcription, and outreach. See below to see what our RAs do to help make research run!
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Our BDC Lab members have been making incredible strides in research and professional development, and we are excited to celebrate some of their recent accomplishments!
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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.
...continue reading "2025 Transcription Project Overview"The team at the BDC lab celebrated Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day!
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.
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