Early Social Development Lab

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After one parent's visit to the Early Social Development Lab, they shared with us that their favorite part was "watching their child's positive behavior."
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When asked what their favorite part about coming to the Early Social Development Lab was, one parent said about her child, "Watching how she responded to others’ emotions”

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Of their visit, one parent said their favorite part was "watching [my child] open up to [the researchers]. He was very unsure at first, but was comfortable at the end.”

Come in for a play session at the Early Social Development Lab, it's fun for you and for your child!

When asked what the highlight of their experience in the Early Social Development Lab, one parent said:

"Watching how [my child] interacts with others without my intervention.”

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It's only natural that a parent would like to see their child acclimate and adjust to new environments right before their eyes. Here is what some parents said about watching their child learn and grow in the Early Social Development Lab:

-“It was really interesting getting to see my child acclimate to the new environment and I had a lot of fun watching her enjoy herself while playing with the researchers.”

-“[I enjoyed] watching him interact with strangers and helping at times. [I also enjoyed] seeing him do things with others comfortably.”