Culturally Responsive Assessment of South Asian Languages

Culturally Responsive Assessment of South Asian Languages

Guests

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  Prabhu Eswaran

  M.S., CCC-SLP

  Prabhu Eswaran is an ASHA-certified school-based speech-language pathologist based in Los Angeles, California. His professional focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of child language disorders, with particular expertise in addressing communication challenges among culturally and linguistically diverse populations. He also has a strong interest in the application of technology to support and enhance special education practices.Mr. Eswaran recently completed a professional certificate in Educational Therapy from the University of California, Riverside Extension, further strengthening his ability to support students with complex learning needs through individualized, evidence-based strategies.Mr. Eswaran recently served on the Executive Board as Past President, as well as on the Advisory Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Multicultural Constituency Group (MCCG), known as the South Asian Caucus of ASHA (SAC-ASHA). In these leadership roles, he has made significant contributions toward advancing equity and promoting cultural responsiveness within the field of speech-language pathology.

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  Puja Goel

  M.A., CCC-SLP, Ed.S.

  Puja Goel, MA, CCC-SLP, Ed.S., PNAP, (she/her/hers) is a multilingual school-based speech language pathologist (SLP) who has worked for the Chicago Public Schools and in New Mexico as a supervising SLP. Puja completed her administrative licensure in the state of NM which allows her to work as an administrator in schools. Puja is a member of ASHA, CASE and appointed to NAP. Puja is predominantly school based, but has worked across all settings: early intervention, private practice, acute care, skilled nursing facilities and outpatient settings. She completed the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Leadership Development Program and Minority Student Leadership Program, served on the Multicultural Issues Board and is currently volunteering on the Committee of Ambassadors.

  Puja graduated from Northwestern University for her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Smith College for her Bachelor’s Degree in Government. She earned a certification in Assistive Technology from University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently pursuing a terminal degree in educational leadership. Puja is a first-generation South Asian born in the United States. Puja can be contacted via email: pujagoel2020@gmail.com.

  Puja is a multilingual school-based supervisory SLP, receiving her Masters degree from Northwestern University. She earned certifications in Assistive Technology from University of Illinois at Chicago and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence from University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Puja recently received a post Master's Degree (Ed.S.) in educational leadership from the University of New Mexico.

Learning Objectives

Describe the linguistic diversity within South Asian communities and its implications for assessment.

Identify culturally responsive assessment strategies when working with multilingual students.

List common pitfalls and how to avoid misdiagnosis or under-identification due to linguistic bias.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutes	Introductions
10 minutes	Understanding linguistic diversity in South Asia
15 minutes	Frameworks for culturally responsive assessments
10 minutes	Tools and strategies in practice
10 minutes	Challenges in the field and advocacy
10 minutes	Final thoughts & conclusion

Disclosures

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Prabhu, Puja and Shontaye have no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Prabhu, Puja, and Shontaye have no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Prabhu, Puja and Shontaye have no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

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