In this article from the South China Morning Post by Annie Ho, Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff’s recent visit to Hong Kong and the talks they gave are discussed. A power couple in neuroscience, professors Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff were in Hong Kong recently to give a talk on their respective areas of expertise – emotional quotient andintelligence quotient – … Read More
Parental language to infants — it’s quality not quantity
A new discovery to be published in the journal Developmental Science reports that speech directed to 11- to 14-month-old infants predicts both their concurrent and future language accomplishments, and points to practical information useful for parents. The first factor linked to success in language is the use of “parentese” (rather than standard adult-directed speech). The second factor predicting success is … Read More
Don’t just talk. Listen to your baby too
New campaigns to increase the number of words young children hear should focus on real conversations too. By Lisa Guernsey If you’re a parent, you can’t miss the hot new thing in early education: words. Talk to your baby, and you close the education gap, goes the theory. Early language experiences, myriad studies show, help form the foundation for children’s learning and their … Read More
I-LABS Outreach Specialist Dr. Beth Zack interviewed on infant learning
I-LABS Outreach Specialist Dr. Beth Zack was interviewed about her research on how infants transfer learning between a touchscreen and the real world. Check out the article!
I-LABS Board Members Nominated for Microsoft’s Integral Fellows Program
Congratulations to I-LABS Advisory Board members Suzi LeVine and Will Poole on their nomination for Microsoft’s Integral Fellows program. The program recognizes alumni who are using their talents to make meaningful differences in the lives of others. Suzi has been nominated for her work with I-LABS! See Suzi’s bio and read more about the Integral Fellows program. Will has been nominated for founding … Read More
I-LABS in The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times reported on I-LABS June 17 briefing to the Seattle City Council. Dr. Sarah Roseberry Lytle, Director of Translation, Education, and Outreach, spoke to the councilmembers about I-LABS research highlighting the importance of early learning. Dr. Steve Barnett of Rutgers University also presented evidence on the importance of high quality preschools. The event, titled “Early Childhood Development and … Read More
Patricia Kuhl Interviewed on NPR Science Friday
On Friday, June 14, 2013, Dr. Patricia Kuhl joined Ira Flatow, host of National Public Radio’s nationally-acclaimed Science Friday program, for a live broadcast from the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. NPR’s Science Friday is the trusted source for news about science, technology and other cool stuff. Listen to Dr. Kuhl’s interview The two-hour broadcast covered current science topics with … Read More
Brain responses to words in 2-year-olds with autism broadly predict future skills
A new I-LABS research discovery, published in PLOS ONE, shows that the pattern of brain responses to words (measured using Event Related Potentials) in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicts those children’s skills when they reach 4 and 6 years of age. The brain measure of word processing not only predicted outcomes on standardized tests of the children’s language … Read More
Thought leader Linda Stone discusses focus in a distracting world
Former Apple and Microsoft executive Linda Stone shares insights on how to stay focused in an increasingly distracting world. James Fallows of the Atlantic interviews Ms. Stone for the June 2013 edition. Read ‘The Art of Staying Focused in a Distracting World‘ featured in the Atlantic.
Clear Channel Radio Seattle stations talk early learning
On Mother’s Day, I-LABS, Thrive by Five Washington and Open Arms Perinatal Services were interviewed by Clear Channel Radio personalities in Seattle. Topics included honoring the importance of parents, the Thrive by Five “Love. Talk. Play.” campaign and the science behind why these actions are good for children’s growth and development. The interviews are now available for on-line listening below: … Read More