Child Language Data Exchange System (CLDEx)

The Child Language Data Exchange System (CHILDES) is a digital platform that collects and shares recordings and transcripts of children's speech. Researchers, speech therapists, and educators use CHILDES to analyze how children develop language skills over time. It provides a vast database of real-life conversations, enabling the study of language patterns, vocabulary growth, and communication behaviors. This shared resource helps improve understanding of typical and atypical language development, informing better teaching techniques and therapy approaches. Essentially, CHILDES is a collaborative tool that advances research and understanding of how children learn and use language.