ADVANCING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SPEECH SOUND LEARNING
Welcome to the home of the Child Phonology Lab!
The Child Phonology Laboratory is directed by Françoise Brosseau-Lapré, PhD, CCC-SLP, SLP(C).
Phonology is the study of the sound system of a language. Work in our lab focuses on understanding how children learn to produce speech sounds accurately, and why many children have speech difficulties and present with a Speech Sound Disorder (SSD; also called Phonological Disorder). We study speech production, speech perception, phonological awareness, and language skills to better understand the causes and subtypes of SSD so that we can develop more effective and efficient interventions for children with SSD.
Research
We conduct research with preschoolers (usually 3 to 7-year-olds) with Speech Sound Disorders, and with typical speech and language development. Click here to learn more about our current research studies.
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We are looking for children to take part in our fun studies on speech development. We are also always looking for highly motivated students to join the lab. Click here to learn more about how to participate in our studies, or how to join our lab.
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