Speech and Language Assessment for Bilingual Children
Presented by Raul F. Prezas
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This course provides an overview of speech and language assessment with particular consideration of bilingual children. Global considerations for working with bilingual children will be presented, with particular emphasis on Spanish-English children. Guidelines for evidence-based assessment as well as dialectal differences and various types of assessments will be discussed. In addition, strategies for working with interpreters and conducting ethnographic interviews will be explored. This course is appropriate for speech-language pathologists working in any setting, but particularly targets those in school-based programs. Moreover, this course would be appropriate for teachers and educators.
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Raul F. Prezas
Raul Prezas, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an associate professor in the Department of Human Services at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. He has several years of clinical experience in the university, public school, and home health settings, particularly working with bilingual children and their families. Dr. Prezas has served…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Overview of Working With Bilingual Children
In order to work effectively with bilingual populations, it is important to understand general characteristics of the population and create a foundation of knowledge. This chapter provides an overview of working with bilingual children, along with a discussion of important considerations.
2. Speech and Language Assessment of Bilingual Children
In order to properly diagnose and recommend potential services for bilingual children, a comprehensive speech and language evaluation in both languages is critical. This chapter provides general information related to the identification and assessment of speech and language characteristics in bilingual children. Topics include federal guidelines, dialect versus disorder, and specific assessment recommendations, with an emphasis on speech sound disorders.
3. Working With Interpreters
During a bilingual evaluation, it is sometimes necessary to obtain assistance from interpreters. This chapter provides information related to selecting, working with, and training interpreters for the speech and language evaluation process. Strategies and tips for working with interpreters will be provided.
4. Ethnographic Interviews and other Considerations
In order to gather adequate information related to a bilingual child’s abilities and history, it is sometimes necessary to conduct alternative analyses. This chapter covers additional considerations for assessing bilingual children, which include conducting an ethnographic interview, dynamic assessment, and the exploration of multiperspective identity.
