The role of service providers’ linguistic backgrounds on assessment of multilingual children

Suswaram, Suma; Brady, Nancy C.; Gillispie, Matthew

doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2023.106302

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“…This was in line with a recent study [51], but in contrast to other studies conducted in the USA (for example [64][65][66]) and Europe (for example [67]), which report lower confidence of professionals working with different cultural and language groups. Interestingly, the multilingual clinicians reported higher levels of confidence than the monolingual peers [32,66,68], as has been shown in previous studies. Although being multilingual does not guarantee clinical confidence in assessing multilingual clients [35].…”

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Assessment of Developmental Language Disorder in Multilingual Children: Results from an International Survey

Rethfeldt¹,

McNeilly²,

Laasonen³

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Introduction: The Multilingual-Multicultural Affairs Committee of the International Association of Communication Disorders (IALP) conducted a Survey of Diagnostic Criteria for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in Multilingual Children to discover how clinicians apply terminology and diagnostic criteria to multilingual children in different parts of the world. Methods: An international web survey was used to survey 354 participants from 44 countries about their assessment practices, and clinical opinions about assessing multilingual children for DLD. Results: The findings show that most clinicians felt confident in assessing multilingual children, and they applied the DLD terminology and inclusionary criteria to multilingual children with difficulty learning language. Clinicians used different procedures to assess heritage and societal languages. Barriers to access to services included a lack of knowledge by parents and referral sources about services available and typical multilingual development, with additional reasons differing by geographical region. Discussion/Conclusion: Speech pathologists across the globe have many similarities in the way that they assess multilingual children. Differences may be attributed to clinical experience, professional education, the clinician’s role, the system they work in, and the clinician’s own language skills. This paper advances knowledge of current clinical practices, which can be used to evaluate frameworks in international and national contexts, with implications for policy and practice to improve access to clinical services.

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“…Interestingly, the multilingual clinicians reported higher levels of confidence than the monolingual peers [32, 66, 68], as has been shown in previous studies. Although being multilingual does not guarantee clinical confidence in assessing multilingual clients [35].…”

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confidence: 53%

Assessment of Developmental Language Disorder in Multilingual Children: Results from an International Survey

Rethfeldt¹,

McNeilly²,

Laasonen³

et al. 2023

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The impact of parenting stress and cultural orientation on communication skills in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorders: A comparative study in India and the US

Suswaram,

Brady,

Boyd

2024

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Ecosystemic Clinical Assessment of Linguistic Diversity: Greek-Dominant Speech

Babatsouli

2024

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Purpose: Diversity considerations are of paramount significance in the clinical assessment and treatment of speech disorders in bilingual children and adults who speak a less common language (and/or its dialects). While comprehensive assessment is essential for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations, this is clinically challenging due to the indeterminacy entailed in the process and incumbrances in access to resources. This clinical tutorial outlines key considerations necessary for holistic, ecological, and dynamic assessments of speech disorders internationally, focusing on Greek. Method: Pertinent literature is reviewed to provide the relevant theoretical backdrop for the ecosystemic protocol, both conceptually and schematically. Greek is utilized as an example language, aiming to underscore knowledge, tools, and other resources on clinically relevant aspects of dialectal, interlanguage (adult second language [L2]), and child multilingual (L2/third language) variation in Greek-dominant speakers. Results: The tutorial highlights facets of Greek speech and scripts a primary assessment model for clinical use mostly targeting clinicians that are not speakers or cognizant of the language, also viewing speech in linguistic diversity as a sociolinguistic construct. Recommendations for clinical practices are outlined proposing a specific action plan, exemplified by a case scenario. Conclusions: The demonstrated ecosystemic paradigm in holistic, ecological protocols for clinical assessment of speech disorder in CLD speakers addresses the need for nonlinear, multilevel assessment of variable language exposure and use; being sensitive to individual speaker specificities; the sociolinguistic environment; and employing people-first, culturally sensitive, and dynamic strategies in clinical assessment. The stance also simplifies disambiguation tasks regarding the difference disorder dichotomy, enhancing existing clinical procedures.

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The role of service providers’ linguistic backgrounds on assessment of multilingual children

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Assessment of Developmental Language Disorder in Multilingual Children: Results from an International Survey

Assessment of Developmental Language Disorder in Multilingual Children: Results from an International Survey

The impact of parenting stress and cultural orientation on communication skills in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorders: A comparative study in India and the US

Ecosystemic Clinical Assessment of Linguistic Diversity: Greek-Dominant Speech

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