Rory Depaolis

Rory Depaolis is a faculty member at James Madison University, affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. He directs the Ph.D. program in his field and leads the Infant and Toddler Language Laboratory, focusing on language development during the first year of life. His research bridges infant vocalization, speech processing, and clinical interventions for populations with historically delayed language outcomes.

• Fields of Interest: Infant Language Development, Speech and Hearing Science, Phonological Development, Child Development, Developmental Psychology

His work spans empirical studies on babbling contingency, speech segmentation, and the role of production in language acquisition, with recent efforts on app-based tools like BabblePlay to enhance early language outcomes. While no specific awards or grants are detailed in the provided text, his 20-year expertise in family-based research underscores practical applications in mitigating language disparities.