JMU Infant and Toddler Language Lab

10/15/2026

Calling all parents with babies under 1 year old! 👶💜

Help JMU’s Infant and Toddler Language Lab learn more about how babies develop language! Our study observes how parents interact with their infants, and you can participate from home.

✨ Receive $70 for participating
🏡 Two home visits totaling less than 2 hours
💬 Receive a free language screening

Interested in learning more? Contact Dr. Rory DePaolis at [email protected] or (540) 568-3869.

Know a family who might be interested? Share this post with them! 💜

10/01/2026

2026-2027 Infant Toddler Language Lab Steering Team!! 💜💛👶✨

09/11/2026

If you have a baby between 6-12 months old, join us at the JMU Speech-Language Clinic for a fun, free program that supports early speech and language development. Families learn together, connect with other parents, and interact with JMU graduate students studying speech-language pathology.

💜 What to expect: • 7 Friday sessions (starting September 25)
• 9:30-11:00 AM
• FREE program
• Fun activities, new friendships, and meaningful time spent with your baby!

Spaces are limited. To learn more or sign up, contact: 📧 [email protected] 📞 540-255-0881

09/03/2026

Welcome back everyone! We’re so excited to announce that it’s finally time for FIRST Labs to startup. Join us every Friday to help set up, welcome families, and spend time with our tiniest learners. 🧸✨ Please refer to our infographic about the details! For serious volunteer inquires, please reach out to our media coordinators for further details. 😊

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 FIRST graduates 💜💛

We had so much fun facilitating FIRST this year and watching these babies’ language skills grow!

Thank you to all our clinicians, clinical educators, volunteers, and community for making this possible!

05/01/2026

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🌿 May is Early Intervention Month! 🌿

Did you know early intervention supports children from birth to age 3 in reaching important developmental milestones—by coaching and empowering parents right in their everyday routines?

We’re passionate about helping families build strong foundations for their child’s future 💛

To celebrate, we’re giving away a beautiful fern plant 🌱—a symbol of growth and new beginnings!

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• Comment “GROW” below

Let’s spread the word about the power of early support!

04/09/2026

We’re so excited to share that the JMU Infant & Toddler Language Lab will be at the Shenandoah Valley Baby Expo this year! Come join us to learn about our free programs for families and learn how to get involved! 👶💜💛

Don’t miss this FREE event on May 9th, from 12p-3p at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds!

$4000+ in Giveaway Prizes
70+ Vendors
Food truck, coffee & sweet treats
Engaging info sessions
Bounce house, music activity + more!

Grab your free admission tickets early and skip the line to enter at ShenValleyBabyExpo.com! (Link in bio)

02/26/2026

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💡How does a Hybrid EI approach help support caregiver coaching?

SLPs share how a mix of in-person and telepractice sessions can empower caregivers to try early intervention strategies with their child at home.

Read more: 🔗 https://at.asha.org/Vj

02/23/2026

Parents and caregivers, your experience matters! Whether your child experiences frequent ear infections or none at all, we want to hear from you. This study can be done in a single
30-minute Zoom meeting and your participation will help us better understand how ear infections impact children and families!

02/23/2026

Parents and caregivers, your experience matters! Whether your child experiences frequent ear infections or none at all, we want to hear from you. This study can be done in a single 30-minute Zoom meeting and your participation will help us better understand how ear infections impact children and families!