News and Updates
2025 Transcription Project Overview
This semester the BDC lab has launched the Transcription project! We are transcribing language samples we collected using Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software. SALT conventions are followed during this stage. This process allows for the creation of standard LSA reports. Language sample analysis (LSA) is used to assess the spoken language abilities of […]
The BDC Celebrates Tết 2025
The BDC Lab had a wonderful time celebrating Lunar New Year at the 2025 San Diego Tết Festival! We met so many amazing community members, played fun games, and shared important resources. Thank you as well to Rosa Parks Elementary School for inviting us to their annual Tết Celebration. The event welcomed family and community […]
Spring 2025 Welcome
Welcome back to the Spring semester! This Spring, we welcome 5 new undergraduate research assistants to our lab: Chau, Luella, Gisselle, Sabrina, and Tran. We will also continue with our ongoing projects: Processing (led by Dr. Ramos & Linh), DLDMarkers (led by Ngoc), TELL (led by Dr. Ramos). Additionally, we will begin a new Transcription […]
2024 DLD Awareness Day
The team at the BDC lab celebrated Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day! DLD is a communication disorder that cannot be explained by any other condition. It is one of the most common developmental disorders, impacting 1 in 14 children in kindergarten. However, it is difficult to identify. DLD can affect a child’s speech, comprehension, […]