CURRENT PROJECTS

Language and Theory of Mind
Our research concerns how children learn about the language of mental events: verbs such as think, know, believe, want, intend. Current projects relate to cognitive development, syntax and semantics. With Tom Roeper and Peter de Villiers. Related papers

Language and Theory of Mind in Deaf Children
On a current NIH grant we are exploring how Deaf children learning either English or American Sign language develop a representation of other minds, sufficient to support reasoning about others' False Beliefs. With Peter de Villiers, Brenda Schick and Robert Hoffmeister.

The Acquisition of African American English
On a federally funded contract from NIH, we are exploring how children acquire African American English. The goal is to develop culture-fair screening and diagnostic tests to help children with language disorders. With Harry Seymour and Tom Roeper.

Language Intervention Software
As a consultant to Laureate Learning Systems, I help to develop entertaining linguistically-based software to help language acquisition in children with language delays and deficits. With Tom Roeper.

LINKS OF INTEREST

Language, Deafness and Theory of Mind

African American English Project