Bilingual Child Speech Study
Bilingual Child Speech Study
A focused research visit designed to understand a bilingual child's speech sound development.
A More Personal Way to Understand Speech
This study uses age-appropriate speech activities to gather detailed information about how a child produces sounds in each language. The activities are structured, supportive, and adapted to the child's communication experience.
I consider language exposure, use across settings, and developmental history alongside speech samples. This broader perspective supports careful research interpretation without treating bilingual language patterns as errors.
Ideal For
Bilingual children with speech sound concerns
Families interested in speech research
Children who use two or more languages
Families able to share language background information
How It Works
Background Review: I learn about the child's languages, development, and communication history.
Speech Activities: The child completes engaging tasks that provide speech samples in relevant languages.
Research Review: I examine the samples in context and explain the study process and next steps.
About
I am Leah Fabiano, PhD, principal investigator of The Bilingual Phonology Lab at the University of Pittsburgh. I lead a collaborative research community focused on bilingual speech and language, with particular attention to children and families whose needs are often overlooked. Through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and meaningful partnerships, I help develop knowledge that can strengthen assessment and intervention while preparing the next generation of researchers and clinicians to serve multilingual communities.
About
I am Leah Fabiano, PhD, principal investigator of The Bilingual Phonology Lab at the University of Pittsburgh. I lead a collaborative research community focused on bilingual speech and language, with particular attention to children and families whose needs are often overlooked. Through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and meaningful partnerships, I help develop knowledge that can strengthen assessment and intervention while preparing the next generation of researchers and clinicians to serve multilingual communities.
Services
Services
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Bilingual Research
I conduct research on bilingual speech and language development.
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Graduate Mentorship
I mentor students in bilingual communication sciences research.
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Our Values
Here in the BPL we hold certain values contant and at the core of our research program.
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The Bilingual Child, LLC
I provide bilingual speech and phonology support for children.
Services
Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Contact
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Dr. Fabiano donates 10% of her NIH summer salary to organizations supporting the Latinx community. Click here to see some of the groups we sponsor.
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Dr. Fabiano donates 10% of her NIH summer salary to organizations supporting the Latinx community. Click here to see some of the groups we sponsor.