Demystifying Speech Sound Disorders in Bilingual Populations

The percentage of bilingual children in the U.S. continues to grow every year. It is likely that speech pathologists around the country will encounter at least one bilingual student on their caseload, if not many more. Unfortunately, there are endless myths and misunderstandings within parent and professional circles regarding bilingual speech & language development. These perpetuate inappropriate recommendations and practices which lead to heritage language loss within immigrant communities. Therefore, equipping both monolingual and bilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with evidence-based knowledge plus practical resources for working with bilingual children is essential. In this course, SLPs will be introduced or will review phonological processes in monolingual and bilingual typically developing children. From that foundation, they will engage in thinking critically about the similarities and differences between the groups of children. This will ensure a clear understanding of the difference between expected bilingual speech sound development versus atypical/disordered speech sound development. Finally, SLPs will learn practical tips and strategies such as songs, books, for treating these disorders in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way that aligns with the ASHA code of ethics and IDEA law.

Presenters

Claudia Serrano Johnson
MS, CCC-SLP
Claudia Serrano Johnson is a bilingual and biculturate Latinx professional who obtained her Master of Science in speech-language pathology with an emphasis on bilingualism. She is passionate about providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to multilingual children and their families. She specializes in “differential diagnostic evaluations” where she tries to help answer the following question: “Is the child displaying typical bilingual speech and language development or are their needs indicative of a speech-language delay or disorder?” Her 10-year experience in the public schools, private practice, and advocacy roles have taught her the importance equipping and empowering parents and professional who support multilingual learners so their linguistic diversity can shine!

Learning Objectives

List common phonological processes in Spanish-English bilingual children.
Apply their new knowledge to choose appropriate goals, intervention approach, language of intervention for Spanish-English bilingual children with speech sound disorders.
Identify a variety of culturally and linguistically appropriate resources and strategies for treating speech sound disorders in Spanish-English bilingual children.

Agenda

10 minutes	Intro of speaker + common phonological processes in Spanish-English bilingual children.
5 minutes	Case study
15 minutes	Choosing appropriate goals, intervention approach, language of intervention for Spanish-English bilingual children with speech sound disorders.
20 minutes	Variety of culturally and linguistically appropriate resources and strategies for treating speech sound disorders in Spanish-English bilingual children.
10 minutes	Conclusion + Closing thoughts

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Claudia Serrano Johnson is receiving compensation for this course, is brand partner with Binibi Bilingual Books + VivaKids Tiendita, receives a commission when a costumer uses partnership link/CODE. Claudia is the Creator and Owner of Spanish-English Verbal Routine Guides and is compensated for sales.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Claudia Serrano Johnson is a colleague and friend of Latinx musicians recommended.
Course - Content	Claudia Serrano Johnson has no additional content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area, Professional Area