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Videolink from BC Children's Hospital - UBC Dept of Pediatrics Grand Rounds Videoconference - Prenatal Exposure Modulates Language Attunement in Infancy

Date(s):
Oct 12 2012 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Type:
Round
Main Venue: NRGH Room 2053 (IMP), Nanaimo, VIHA Central Island
VGH - 1912 (IMP), Victoria
QA - A015, Victoria
Organizer:UBC - Dept of Pediatrics
Sponsors:UBC - Dept of Pediatrics
Speaker:Janet F. Werker, PhD
Speaker Information:Professor and Canada Research Chair, UBC Psychology
Objectives:To understand that the roots of language acquisition begin very early in life, in perceptual development. To learn about the methods used for testing infants. To understand better the types of experiences and exposure that can change the timing of "critical periods" in development.
Description:
Accreditation:MainCERT (RCPSC)
Audiences:Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Pediatricians
Features:Video Conference Access