Explore the Lifespan Language Lab website!
Faculty Director: Nell Maltman, PhD
Key Personnel: The Team
Location: SLHS Room 506
Research Focus: The Lifespan Language Lab is dedicated to understanding the links between language, genetics, and cognition across the lifespan among families affected by fragile X-associated conditions and autism spectrum disorder. We are particularly interested in the FMR1 gene, executive functioning, aging, caregiving, and stress as key factors that contribute to language use. By investigating these links, we hope to inform practices that help maximize the quality of life for those affected by such conditions.
Student Roles:
- Participant testing
- Language transcription
- Video viewing/coding
- Data entry
- Data checking
- Help build REDCap forms
- Screening/recruitment
- Support with project development
- Advocacy and volunteer work
- Social media
- Focus groups
- ...anything that is needed!
Student Representative: Davina Hammann (for 4 semesters since the lab opened!); Data collector, transcriber, and presented research at conferences. Contact them at: djhammann@arizona.edu
Currently accepting students? Maybe; If you are a student interested in working in the lab, please send your Resume or CV and a statement of interest to Dr. Maltman at nmaltman@arizona.edu.
Prerequisites: None
Preferred Qualifications:
- REDCap (or willingness to learn)
- Data entry
- Experiences with aging research
- Experiences with individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions
Image
| Image
| Image
|