Early Excellence Podcast
Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing
May 3, 2024
Catherine Laing, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics, discusses infant language development, child interactions in educational settings, interconnected child development and language skills, impact of puppets on speech development, use of Onomatopoeia in children's speech, and significance of speech, language, and communication in education.
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- Sensory experiences play a crucial role in early language development, allowing infants to understand vocal tract mechanisms.
- Self-perception is vital in language learning, emphasizing the importance of internal processes in infants' linguistic development.
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Podcast Overview and Introduction
The podcast episode introduces Andy Burt welcoming Katherine Lang, a senior lecturer in developmental linguistics at the University of York. They discuss Katherine's ongoing research on early communication and language development, diving into sensory experiences for young children and their connection to language development.
