Research in Developmental Disabilities and Language Lab
The lab will soon be recruiting for two upcoming studies! One is on how technology measures language use in young children with Down syndrome. The other study is on language use in autistic girls and girls with fragile x syndrome. If you have any questions on these studies, please email riddll@waisman.wisc.edu.
By Charlene N. Rivera-Bonet, Waisman Science Writer Note: The lab of Audra Sterling uses identity-first language in response to the majority preference of the autistic community. This story reflects that preference. Omission of words during conversations may be a unique grammatical marker and part of the language profile associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A …
