WSLHA Convention 2013

This presentation will assume a basic understanding of appropriate diagnosis of speech and language delays in children from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. With that background knowledge, learners will be presented with best practices in current topics regarding the treatment of speech and language disorders in CLD populations. Topics will include identifying language of treatment, identifying treatment goals, models of delivery, delivery approaches, general therapy techniques, and special considerations when working with this population. While the majority of examples will be provided from Spanish-English bilinguals in a school-based setting, other language examples will be given and the principles covered will be applicable to broader populations of children in the 3 – 21 age range. 

1. Participants will identify current best practices in the creation of speech and language objectives for students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
2. Participants will describe best practices for the treatment of speech and language objectives for students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.