American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous Women Newsletter

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Indigenous Women

Speech-Language Assessment Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (14) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Vining ◽  
Edgarita Long ◽  
Ella Inglebret ◽  
Megan Brendal
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Dual Language ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Dual Language Learners ◽  
Native Communities

The overrepresentation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in special education, including children who are dual language learners (DLLs), is a major concern. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can play a critical role in reducing this overrepresentation. Using a holistic assessment process that is responsive to the communication patterns of home and community contexts provides a framework for distinguishing actual language disorders from differences associated with cultural and linguistic diversity. This article presents current trends in Native communities that may impact the speech-language assessment process, including a shift from indigenous languages to English and/or Native language revitalization efforts. It also provides a framework for guiding assessment in a manner that considers cultural and linguistic factors in speech-language assessment for AI/AN children who are DLLs.

Abuse, mastery, and health among lesbian, bisexual, and two-spirit American Indian and Alaska Native women.

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (S) ◽  
pp. 53-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
Karina L. Walters ◽  
Jane M. Simoni
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Native Women ◽  
Two Spirit
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