Child Language and Literacy
The Child Language and Early Literacy Translational Team works with community members to develop and implement new methods for preventing and treating language and reading problems in children. One key goal is to understand the complex nature of language and reading and the mechanisms that contribute to better outcomes. Additionally, the team aims to enhance the quality and access of early childhood educators to new ideas and professional development that supports their work.
Our team leads
Shelley Gray, SLP
Team Co-Lead
Professor
Shelley Gray is a professor of speech and hearing science in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University and a certified speech-language pathologist. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and a Barrett Honors Faculty member. She leads the Child Language and Literacy Lab (CHILLL) which concentrates on the advancement of early literacy, reading and working memory in children and adolescents. The lab is actively involved in developing and testing assessments and curricula to enhance children's learning and academic success.
Karie Taylor, MEd
Research Project Coordinator
Arizona Early Childhood Professional Development Collaborative
With over 25 years in early childhood and early intervention, Karie Taylor a research project coordinator at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions, specializing in early language and literacy curricula and professional development for early childhood professionals. Previously, she played a pivotal role as the assistant director at the Arizona Early Intervention Program during her fourteen-year tenure at the Department of Economic Security.
Where we work
Arizona Early Childhood Professional Development Collaborative
ASU Tempe campus
ASU Tempe campus
Virtual using Zoom
976 S Forest Mall
Tempe AZ 85281
DYSQ Screener Questionnaire
Coor Hall
Coor Hall
976 S Forest Mall
Tempe AZ 85281
Valleywise Health
Pediatric offices throughout the Valley
Pediatric offices throughout the Valley
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix AZ 85016