JMU Infant and Toddler Language Lab

07/31/2025

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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

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.

03/04/2025

Undergraduates! Have you been waiting to volunteer in the ITLL? Here is your chance! Please email Taylor if you are available Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12-2 from April 1st to May 1st! DM or email Taylor with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! 👶🗣️🧠

02/26/2025

Did you know we currently have 4 projects happening in the ITLL? Swipe to learn more! 👶🗣️

12/06/2024

Meet the ITLL Leadership Team 2024-2025. We are all so passionate about the lab and have loved our experience so far. 😊👋🏻👶🗣️🫁🧠📚

11/15/2024

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🎄We still have plenty of spots left for our first Sensory Friendly Santa event!

🎅 Join us on Sunday, December 1st from 2-5 PM for a special, sensory-friendly experience with Santa! A photographer will be onsite for families who would like photos with Santa.

⭐️ This free event is designed for children and families who would benefit from a quieter, less overwhelming atmosphere. We invite you to sign up for one of the timed-entry slots to ensure a peaceful and joyful experience.

🤝 A special thank you to our partners - The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham and The Speech and Language Center!

🔗 Find more info and save your spot on our website → 🎅 Join us on Sunday, December 1st from 2-5 PM for a special, sensory-friendly experience with Santa! A photographer will be onsite for families who would like photos with Santa.

⭐️ This free event is designed for children and families who would benefit from a quieter, less overwhelming atmosphere. We invite you to sign up for one of the timed-entry slots to ensure a peaceful and joyful experience.

🤝 A special thank you to our partners - The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham and The Speech and Language Center

🔗 Head to our website for more info → https://adagiohouse.org/santa/

11/01/2024

Swipe to see some adorable babies!! Each session of FIRST starts with a large group with our clinical educators, graduate students, undergraduate volunteers, parents, and of course- babies! Large group is a time for group discussions and lessons on topics like children’s language development, music therapy, and feeding! While parents learn, our babies get to interact with one another and play, which leads to some pretty cute pictures!

10/29/2024

Our ITLL FIRST team for the 2024-2025 school year! We are so excited to be back working together this semester. Led by researchers Dr. DePaolis and Dr. Harbick;
our GAs, RAs, and student volunteers have had a wonderful semester so far!

09/05/2024

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 Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am - 1 pm. 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.