JMU Infant and Toddler Language Lab

02/26/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AkamZHaVK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

💡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!

02/06/2026

Looking to communicate with your baby to prepare them for a lifetime of success? 👶📚

The JMU FIRST program is ENROLLING NOW for new groups meeting Fridays from 9:30-11:30, February 20th - April 15th. We are looking for caregivers and babies in between the ages of 6-12 months. Diapers, books, and childcare will be provided.

Families join us for a series of visits that focus on discovering new ways to engage babies in communication. Families are empowered to use these strategies through large group interactive discussions, small groups with other parents and in individualized one-on-one sessions with graduate student coaches.

What do you get out of participating? Free developmental evaluations, education regarding best practices for interaction with babies, and a chance to practice these skills with graduate clinician coaches!

To enroll, scan the QR code or contact our team at (540) 255-0881 / harbicsc@jmu.edu.

11/19/2025

Register today! Spaces are limited!

https://forms.gle/715Ng9yhSoAD5Q1n8

11/19/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FtePsGLfZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Is your family receiving (or recently received) Early Intervention (EI) services in Virginia? 🚼 Are you an EI service provider?

The VCU Early Childhood team is working on a research study to gather more information on family and provider perspectives. By completing this survey, you are helping make EI more inclusive and effective for the next generation of families.

Links in Comments

If you have any questions, please contact the study team at ECResearch @ vcu dot edu.

09/11/2025

Looking to communicate with your baby to prepare them for a lifetime of success? 👶

The JMU FIRST program is ENROLLING NOW for new groups meeting Fridays from 9:30-11:30. We are looking for caregivers and babies in between the ages of 6-12 months. Diapers, books, and childcare will be provided. Families join us for a series of visits that focus on discovering new ways to engage babies in communication. Families are empowered to use these strategies through large group interactive discussions, small groups with other parents and in individualized one-on-one sessions with graduate student coaches.

What do you get out of participating? Free developmental evaluations, education regarding best practices for interaction with babies, and a chance to practice these skills with graduate clinician coaches!

To enroll, scan the QR code or contact our team at (540) 255-0881 / harbicsc@jmu.edu.

09/06/2025

Looking to communicate with your baby to prepare them for a lifetime of success?

The JMU FIRST program is ENROLLING NOW for new groups meeting Fridays from 9:30-11:30 am. We are looking for caregivers and babies in between the ages of 6-12 months. Diapers, books, and childcare will be provided.

Families join us for a series of visits that focus on discovering new ways to engage babies in communication. Families are empowered to use these strategies through large group interactive discussions, small groups with other parents and in individualized one-on-one sessions with graduate student coaches.

What do you get out of participating? Free developmental evaluations, education regarding best practices for interaction with babies, and a chance to practice these skills with graduate clinician coaches!

To enroll, scan the QR code or contact our team at (540) 255-0881 / harbicsc@jmu.edu.

07/31/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BAKNcM9Qj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Yep, you read that right!!!

💜 Kristi Lowe, M.Ed., CCC-SLP will be offering an experience you can only find at 7 Senses!

✨️ Learn how to sign, read, sing, and play with your child in ways that maximize their exposure to and development of communication skills!

You and your kiddo will learn, play, and make new friends, all under our neurodiversity-affirming practice philosophy 🌈

🤗 This course is open to the community, and all ages and caregivers are welcome.

Give us a call at 540-451-2021 to register today 📞

04/09/2025

🍼 Parents of Babies Under 1 — We Need You! 🍼
Help us learn how babies pick up language — all from the comfort of your home!
✅ 2 short home visits
✅ Free language screening
✅ Earn $70 for your time

Join our JMU research study and make a difference in child development science!
📩 Email huynh2tx@dukes.jmu.edu to get started!

03/06/2025

Looking to communicate with your baby to prepare them for a lifetime of success?
The JMU FIRST program is ENROLLING NOW for new groups! Our meetings will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am - 1 pm, starting April 1st. We are looking for caregivers and babies in between the ages of 6-12 months. Diapers, books, and childcare for older siblings will be provided.
Families join us for a series of visits that focus on discovering new ways to engage babies in communication. Families are empowered to use these strategies through large group interactive discussions, small groups with other parents and in individualized one-on-one sessions with graduate student coaches.
What do you get out of participating? Free developmental evaluations, education regarding best practices for interaction with babies, and a chance to practice these skills with graduate clinician coaches!
To enroll, contact our team at (540) 255-0881 or harbicsc@jmu.edu.

Medical lab