scholarly journals Equitable access to developmental surveillance and early intervention - understanding the barriers for children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3286-3301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Woolfenden ◽  
Natalie Posada ◽  
Renata Krchnakova ◽  
Jill Crawford ◽  
John Gilbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
Developmental Surveillance

Treatment Outcomes for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Early Intervention Populations

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaumeiko J. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Education Act ◽  
State And Local

Abstract Research indicates that close to half of infants, toddlers and preschool children enrolled in early intervention programs funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have a communication disorder. In addition, a substantial number of children, particularly in the infant and toddler population, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are charged with providing culturally-competent, evidence-based services to all clients. Given the federal, state, and local demand for accountability in practices, clinicians need guidance on treatment outcomes pertaining to the culturally and linguistically diverse early intervention populations with communication disorders.

Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Early Intervention

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Nogueira Peredo
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Family Values ◽  
Home Language ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Caregiver Training ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Diverse Families ◽  
Family Culture ◽  
The Family

This report examines two central themes of providing family-centered early intervention services to culturally and linguistically diverse families, including: (a) viewing home language use as a family strength, and (b) learning about family culture and values to provide appropriate caregiver training. Challenges to embedding home language and culture in early intervention are discussed. The importance of supporting home language and how to systematically do so in intervention is explained. The Family Values and Activities Interview, an ethnographic interview, can be used to learn about family culture, values, and activities, and plan for intervention. A protocol of the Family Values and Activities Interview is included.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Serving GLBT Families in Our Schools

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Willingness To Disclose ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
Societal Changes

Abstract School speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are increasingly likely to serve children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) parents or GLBT students as cultural and societal changes create growth in the population and increased willingness to disclose sexual orientation. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has a progressive nondiscrimination statement that includes sexual orientation as a protected status and strongly urges the membership to develop cultural competence as a matter of ethical service delivery. The purpose of this article is to describe cultural competence in relation to GLBT culture, discuss GLBT parent and student cultural issues as they are important in parent-school or student-school relations, and to provide suggestions for increasing sensitivity in these types of interactions. A list of resources is provided.

Practical Resources for Provision of Services to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Users of AAC

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Elena Dukhovny ◽  
E. Betsy Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Flexible Systems ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Provision Of Services

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, over 20% of Americans speak a language other than English in the home, with Spanish, Chinese, and French being the languages most commonly spoken, aside from English. However, few augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems offer multilingual support for individuals with limited functional speech. There has been much discussion in the AAC community about best practices in AAC system design and intervention strategies, but limited resources exist to help us provide robust, flexible systems for users who speak languages other than English. We must provide services that take into consideration the unique needs of culturally and linguistically diverse users of AAC and help them reach their full communication potential. This article outlines basic guidelines for best practices in AAC design and selection, and presents practical applications of these best practices to multilingual/multicultural clients.

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