University of Toronto Mississauga Infant and Child Studies Centre

University of Toronto Mississauga Infant and Child Studies Centre Infants & children engage in free, fun, game-like tasks while we gather valuable information!

The Infant and Child Studies Lab at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) was established in 1973 for the purpose of studying children’s perception of speech and music. Every year since then, hundreds of families from the surrounding communities have visited the campus to participate in our studies. While infants and children engage in game-like tasks at our state-of-the-art facility, we gat

her valuable information about the early development of listening skills. There are four labs associated with the Centre: Dr. Sandra Trehub's Music Development Lab, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson's Infant Language Lab, Dr. Glenn Schellenberg's Music & Cognition Lab, and Dr. Tina Malti's Social-Emotional Development Lab.

05/19/2026

Welcome to the Child Language & Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) Lab at UTM!

Ever wonder how children learn language so quickly? At the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Infant & Child Studies Centre, our researchers explore how babies and children develop speech, communication, and language skills through fun studies 🧠✨

From first words to full conversations, every child is helping us learn more about how humans communicate 💬🔎

Want your little one to become a Junior Scientist?
Visit the link in our bio and click “Register for Studies” to participate in safe, engaging research opportunities! ☀️🧪

A huge congratulations to Alexandra and Gabriella for their incredible thesis presentations! And shoutout to all of this...
05/11/2026

A huge congratulations to Alexandra and Gabriella for their incredible thesis presentations! And shoutout to all of this year’s award winners: we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year.

✨ Semilore won Best Poster, and Alexandra received the award for Best Thesis Presentation
✨ Gabriella, Ozge and Claudia were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement
✨ Ozge, Amelia, and Simona received summer research awards

Congratulations everyone on an amazing year!

Last month, our undergraduate students presented their posters at the annual UTM Psychology Undergraduate research day! ...
05/11/2026

Last month, our undergraduate students presented their posters at the annual UTM Psychology Undergraduate research day! We are so proud of all their hard work this year!

Our latest Junior Scientist! The University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre is currently home to ...
03/20/2026

Our latest Junior Scientist!

The University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

Someone is proud of their new junior scientist title!The University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Cent...
02/09/2026

Someone is proud of their new junior scientist title!

The University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

01/26/2026

Come along with us on an eye-tracking study! At the lab, we are determined to make each appointment as smooth and fun as possible for you and your child. Our eye tracking studies help us understand more about young children's language devlopment. Participating families get sent a newsletter with the results upon completion of the study. If your child is between 6 months and 32 months old, they might be eligible for one. Sign up in the link in our bio

Let us introduce you to our newest Junior Scientist!Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and...
01/26/2026

Let us introduce you to our newest Junior Scientist!

Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) Lab.

We're a part of the University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre, which was established in 1973 and is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

Meet our newest graduate!Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S....
01/08/2026

Meet our newest graduate!

Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) Lab.

We're a part of the University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre, which was established in 1973 and is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

For boxing day, we are introducing a very special junior scientist! Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Ch...
12/26/2025

For boxing day, we are introducing a very special junior scientist!

Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) Lab.

We're a part of the University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre, which was established in 1973 and is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

Meet our latest Junior Scientist of the Week!Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech...
12/09/2025

Meet our latest Junior Scientist of the Week!

Allow us to introduce ourselves - Hi 😊, we're the Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) Lab.

We're a part of the University of Toronto Mississauga's Infant & Child Studies Centre, which was established in 1973 and is currently home to 5 different labs that research child development.

What do you research🔎❓

Well, have you ever noticed that children seem to master languages so easily & quickly, while adults often struggle for years to simply learn to order a meal in a new language?

Our research focuses on examining those perceptual, cognitive, and social factors that contribute to children’s quick mastery of human language!

How can my child become a Jr. Scientist❓

By participating in fun studies at the UTM C.L.A.S.S. Lab!

How can my child participate in fun & safe research studies❓

By visiting the link in our bio and clicking 'Register for Studies'!

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