Speech Assessment Studies

I investigate bilingual speech and language assessment through research studies.

Bilingual Assessment Study

A focused research experience designed to deepen understanding of bilingual speech and language assessment.

A More Personal Way to Understand Bilingual Speech

This study examines speech and language patterns across bilingual experience, with attention to how each participant uses and understands language. Activities may include structured speech tasks, language measures, and questions about communication background. The process is organized, respectful, and shaped by the goals of the study.

Your contribution helps build evidence for assessment approaches that recognize multilingual development rather than treating difference as difficulty. I explain each stage clearly and create space for questions throughout the session. Study activities are selected to support careful comparison while respecting each participant's linguistic history.

Ideal For

  • Bilingual children or adults

  • Families interested in speech research

  • Participants meeting a study's language criteria

  • Research partners exploring assessment methods

How It Works

  1. Initial Conversation: I review the study focus, eligibility, and participation details.

  2. Speech Activities: You complete the language and speech tasks relevant to the research question.

  3. Research Follow-Up: I explain next steps and share any appropriate study information.

About

Research with purpose

I investigate bilingual speech and language assessment with a focus on careful methods, meaningful questions, and clearer understanding. My work brings together phonological research, language expertise, and close attention to how speech is shaped by multilingual experience. Through speech assessment studies, I examine patterns that can be missed when bilingual speakers are evaluated through a single-language lens. Participants and research partners can expect thoughtful study design, respectful communication, and findings that contribute to more accurate, culturally responsive assessment practices.

The Bilingual Phonology Lab

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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