Communication Development Lab | Washington State University

A professor sitting on floor in the play room with a parent and child rubbing their eyes.

A professor sitting on the floor with a child looking at a book as another parent and child look on.

Professor Lauren Thompson is sitting in a chair, smiling with kids in the background, blowing bubbles.

We study communication and language development in young children at risk for or with neurodevelopmental disorders and in older children with diverse neurodevelopmental profiles, including individuals with complex communication needs. Our research integrates assessment and intervention science, advancing more precise and developmentally grounded approaches to measuring communication and strengthening how communication differences are identified, characterized, and supported across development.

Contact Us

509-358-7859
medicine.commdev@wsu.edu

Lab Director: Lauren Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Participate in Research

Do you have a child between 11–13 months old?

We are recruiting families for research studies focused on early communication.

View Studies and Learn How to Sign Up

Students Interested in Research

Our lab supports trainees across disciplines and levels of training, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. If you are interested in gaining research experience in communication development, please email medicine.commdev@wsu.edu.