Beate Peter

Dr. Beate Peter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions. She leads the Speech/Language Genetics Lab, focusing on translating genetic insights into early interventions for communication disorders. Her Babble Boot Camp initiative provides proactive speech/language interventions for infants at genetic risk (e.g., galactosemia, Down syndrome). Research emphasizes precision medicine approaches, telepractice efficacy, and motor-speech development correlations.

Key projects include a NIH-funded clinical trial for 75 families and pilot studies expanding interventions to Down syndrome populations. Her work has been featured in The Scientist and clinical journals like American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Courses taught include Genetics in Health and Disease for interprofessional audiences. Grants and collaborations with experts like Prof. Sue Buckley (Down Syndrome Education International) drive translational research.

Publications span genetic sequencing applications, ERP studies in dyslexia, and motor milestone analysis. The lab actively recruits student volunteers for research roles in data analysis, fieldwork, and program development.