Jason Lamberton
Papers
2
Total Citations
10
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2
About
Jason Lamberton is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental psychology, human-computer interaction, and assistive technology. His work focuses on leveraging virtual humans—realistic, animated digital characters—to support early language acquisition, particularly for vulnerable populations such as deaf infants during the critical 6- to 12-month developmental window. Lamberton’s major contributions include demonstrating that signing virtual humans can effectively engage babies’ attention and facilitate early language learning, addressing a significant gap in research on language systems for very young children. His most-cited paper, “Can a Signing Virtual Human Engage a Baby’s Attention?” (2019, 7 citations), lays foundational evidence for using embodied agents to mitigate risks of language deprivation in deaf infants. A second key work, “Can a Virtual Human Facilitate Language Learning in a Young Baby?” (2019, 3 citations), further explores this novel approach. Though his citation counts are modest, Lamberton’s research is notable for its innovative, socially impactful focus on a critically underserved population, offering a promising pathway to early intervention and lifelong cognitive benefits.
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- 1Can a Signing Virtual Human Engage a Baby's Attention?7 citations · 2019
- 2Can a Virtual Human Facilitate Language Learning in a Young Baby?3 citations · 2019