UW Centre for Child Studies

We get terrific feedback from parents! Read more

"This was my daughter’s second time in the study. Bianca seemed to really enjoy spending time with Diane. I think the work being done here is so important for understanding how and why a child develops."

"I really enjoyed observing my son’s participation. The researcher put us all at ease and did a great job. Everything about the process has been enjoyable for us."

"We love coming to the centre. We’ve been involved since our child was a baby. We’re always very eager and happy to come and help out."

-- Comments from parents taking part in a study with their children at the Centre

Help us find out how children develop language, thought and knowledge!

Dr. Daniela O'Neill and her students at the University of Waterloo's Centre for Child Studies are seeking answers to these questions!

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Keep up with news about language. literacy and thinking in early childhood from around the world!

For researchers and clinicians assessing early pragmatic language development!

The Language Use Inventory (LUI)
is now available!
Find out more about The Language Use Inventory on this website!
You can also read a recent press release.

KW area Parents!
Have Your Child Participate in our Studies!

We are always looking for children between the age of 12 months to 4 years of age to take part in our studies.

In Spring 2011, we will also have a large new study starting, The Toddler Language Study, for which we will be looking for children turning 24 months of age after March 1 2011. This study is a bit different from our typical studies, as it involves a few follow-ups until children are 36 months old. Please see the section "Toddler Language Study" on this website for all the details!

Our studies typically involve only 1 visit of about one hour to the Centre, which can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends. All children receive a small gift and certificate for taking part.

If you interested in having your child take part in our studies or would like more information, please:

call us at the Centre at (519) 888-4567, ext. 35416
email us at Centre

You can find out more about participating, including answers to frequently asked questions by going to Participate in Our Studies! You can also take a Virtual Tour, read Parent Testimonials, and meet the Researchers at the Centre.

Research from the lab has been featured in many newspapers, magazines, websites, and radio broadcasts in Canada and worldwide!
Go to Centre News!

The Centre maintains a list of parents who are interested in participating in our studies. Once a new study begins, we contact parents with children in the age-range of the study. At that time, we explain the study in detail and, if you are interested, a convenient time for your visit is arranged. We welcome visits on weekdays or weekends!

Please know that all aspects of our studies have been reviewed and have received ethics clearance through the Office of Research Ethics at the University of Waterloo.

We appreciate your support of the UW Centre for Child Studies! Each child makes a difference!

We would like to thank the parents who provided us with permission to display the photographs used on this website.

Enjoy our website!

Sincerely,

Daniela O'Neill

This page was last updated on October 17, 2011 .

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this site please email Daniela O'Neill

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