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Welcome to the Speech/Language Genetics Lab!
Welcome to the Speech/Language Genetics Lab!
Dr. Beate Peter at Arizona State University
We are part of the Speech and Hearing Science unit in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. In the Speech/Language Genetics lab, we investigate the biological causes of communication disorders using a wide palette of tools. These include tests of speech and language, motor function testing, brain imaging, and of course, DNA analysis.
If you are interested in participating in our studies, please contact Beate Peter by email at Beate.Peter@asu.edu or by phone at 480.965.4737 (office) or 206.713.5839 (cell).
The Babble Boot Camp© Team
The Babble Boot Camp© Team
An ever-growing team of students at all levels is running the Babble Boot Camp©. We interact with the families, transcribe babble into International Phonetic Alphabet, analyze questionnaire responses, run statistical analyses, write posters and papers, and so much more! Click here to read more about the Babble Boot Camp©.
Learn To Implement Babble Boot Camp©!
Learn To Implement Babble Boot Camp©!
This training course offers a review of early communication skills, real-life examples of Babble Boot Camp© (BBC) implementation, and hands-on practice. Early intervention SLPs and early childhood specialists will be equipped to implement BBC in any therapy environment including a virtual one. On successful completion of this course, participants earn a certificate of competency and can begin implementing BBC in their professional practice. Parents and other interested individuals are welcome to enroll in this course for their own information. (Just scan the QR code or click this link to the Northern Speech Services website to enroll!)
Offered for 0.5 ASHA CEUs – 5 Contact Hours. Course focus is ages birth through 24 months.
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this course for 5 hours of EI credential credit in the area of intervention.
Royalties from course registrations will go toward supporting ongoing BBC research.
You Can Help Make A Difference
You Can Help Make A Difference
Your donation supports the Babble Boot Camp© study and the research on how to prevent speech/language and motor disorders in very young children.
Your gift will also go towards expanding the study to include more children who might benefit, for instance infants born preterm and those who are at genetic risk for speech/language and motor disorders.
Thank you for your support!
Announcements
Announcements
Course Offering
Course Offering
SHS 494/544
New this year: The role of genetic sequencing in newborn screening
Click here for more information
Research Experience
Research Experience
Email babblebootcamp@asu.edu for more information about volunteering with the Speech/Language Genetics Lab.
In your email please include:
Your name and year
The number of hours per week you plan to volunteer
Whether you will be able to volunteer in-person, remote or both
Whether you are interested in receiving research credit (1 credit=45 hours)
Download the CHS 484/MCH TRT Course Agreement form here.
Publications
Publications
Dr. Peter is co-author on a 2025 paper published in the journal, Neurobiology of Aging. Click here to read about the new University of Arizona study that deepens the link between aging songbirds and Alzheimer's in humans.
The journal, Clinical Neurophysiology, recently highlighted a paper by Peter et al., 2019, "Auditory gating in adults with dyslexia: An ERP account of diminished rapid neural adaptation" on Facebook (click here) and X (click here).
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