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For more information about the Language in Little Ones (LiLO) study, please contact:
Mary Brushe
Study Manager, PhD Candidate
lilo@telethonkids.org.au
Ph: 08 8207 2181
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Language in Little Ones (LiLO) is a research study conducted by the Fraser Mustard Centre, investigating language interaction with infants and toddlers living in English-speaking households.
Our research will provide a significant contribution to understanding how the quality and quantity of parent and child talk in the early years impacts on children’s later developmental outcomes.
Our research uses a product called Language Environment Analysis (LENA), a small digital language recorder. LENA records the audio in the environment around the child and through specially designed software counts the number of words or vocalisations spoken by the child and parents.
Once every 6 months until your child turns 4.5years, a research assistant will visit you at a time that is convenient to you, between Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, to provide you with the LENA recording device, specialised clothing, instructions for using the device, questionnaires, and to answer any questions that you may have. You will then pick a day within the next week to be your ‘recording day’. The research assistant will also organise a day after your recording day has been completed to then be able to collect the items and questionnaires.
If you're interested in taking part in this exciting study opportunity, contact Study Coordinator Mary Brushe on LiLO@telethonkids.org.au, or phone (08) 8207 2181.
To read more about the LiLO study, visit the study page at https://www.telethonkids.org.au/projects/LiLO/
For more information about the Language in Little Ones (LiLO) study, please contact:
Mary Brushe
Study Manager, PhD Candidate
lilo@telethonkids.org.au
Ph: 08 8207 2181