May 2022 | Development in Neurogenetic Disabilities Lab (DND) | College of Applied Health Sciences

Power of the Point: Predictors of Early Language Development in Fragile X Syndrome

What Are We Studying?

We are recruiting mothers and their 18-to-48-month-old sons with fragile X syndrome for a research study on what skills support early language development.

What Will We Do?

Toddlers and their mothers will be asked to play with toys, complete an assessment of language & cognitive abilities, and complete questionnaires 3 times over a 1-year period.
This will take 1.5-2 hours
Visits will occur via a secure Zoom meeting or in-person at a time that is convenient for you.

Are There Any Benefits?

You and your child will receive a $30 Amazon Gift Card for each visit.
This study will contribute to the greater understanding of early language development in children with fragile X syndrome.

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Power of the Point: Predictors of Early Language Development in Down Syndrome

What Are We Studying?

We are recruiting mothers and their 18-to-24-month-olds with Down syndrome for a research study on what skills support early language development.

What Will We Do?

Toddlers and their mothers will be asked to play with toys, complete an assessment of language & cognitive abilities, & complete questionnaires 3 times over a 1-year period.
This will take 1.5-2 hours
Due to COVID-19, all visits will be virtual via a secure Zoom meeting.

Are There Any Benefits?

You and your child will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card for each visit.

This study will contribute to the greater understanding of early language development in children with Down syndrome.

Want to Find Out More?

Daniela Fanta, MA

PhD Student in Speech & Hearing Science

Daniela is a certified bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist from Chile and a Ph.D. student in Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she also earned her Master’s degree. She serves as a Research Assistant and lab manager in Dr. Mattie’s Development in Neurogenetic Disabilities Lab. Daniela’s research focuses on early social-communication development in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, with a strong emphasis on culturally and linguistically relevant practices. She is particularly interested in multilingualism and caregiver-implemented interventions for families from diverse backgrounds. Through her work, Daniela aims to inform more inclusive and effective support strategies that enhance the quality of life for children, their families, and practitioners.