A Survey Of Speech Language Pathology Graduate Students Perceived Knowledge Of Communication Disorders In Multicultural Populations

Written by some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field, Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations, 4th Edition offers an in-depth look at the major cultural groups in the U.S. and the issues concerning their communication development, common disorders, and treatment options. This fourth edition features a wealth of updates and new features — including the latest research and added coverage of communication issues in countries such as Australia, China, Canada, and Brazil — to give speech-language pathology students and speech-language pathologists a balanced and global perspective on the most topical multicultural communication issues of today. Comprehensive coverage focuses on a wide variety of cultural and age populations. Cutting-edge research and data offer up-to-date discussions based on the latest studies in multiculturalism as it relates to the SLP and AuD professions. Diverse panel of expert authors include some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field. Additional resources provide a focused listing of print and electronic sources at the end of each chapter to support more in-depth study of a particular subject. Chapter on international perspectives tackles issues in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, and Brazil to give you a more global understanding of communication disorders. The latest statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census report offers the most current data available. Increased content on older adults covers the multicultural issues, voice disorders, and neurogenic disorders particular to this important demographic. Case studies give you practice solving realistic clinical problems. Chapter overview and conclusion outline the key information in each chapter and serve as a checklist for content mastery.

Includes Videos! The new and significantly updated third edition of Here's How to Do Therapy: Hands-On Core Skills in Speech-Language Pathology is an essential resource on effective evidence-based interventions for both practicing clinicians and students in academic speech-language pathology programs. Unique in design and content, the book provides a logical and manageable approach to enhance clinical skills through guided practice for different types of communication disorders. Part I presents the basic considerations and foundations of the therapeutic process. Twenty-eight fundamental therapeutic skills are presented in a "workshop format" using organizers, definitions/demonstrations, think-out-loud questions, prompts for practice, post-organizers, and more. Readers are guided through a process for learning and demonstrating each of the 28 specific skills through use of three tools: Therapeutic-Specific Workshop Forms, Video Vignettes, and one Mini-Therapy Session. Part II of the text contains seven Guided Practice chapters, with selected concepts and scripted examples of therapy sessions for receptive and expressive language, social communication for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), articulation and phonology, voice, swallowing, resonance, and adult cognitive communication. New to the Third Edition: * Two new Guided Practice chapters: one on adult cognitive disorders and one on dysphagia/swallowing disorders * Additional information on cultural and linguistic diversity, telepractice, AAC, phonological processes, and social communication for children with ASD * Expanded focus on evidence-based practice * Video demonstrations Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as printable forms) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

The number of individuals in the United States that speak a language other than English has dramatically increased from 23.1 million people in 1980 (Ryan, 2013) to approximately 67,802,345 in 2018 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019b). Approximately 21.6% of the US population speak a language other than English (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019a). Unfortunately, the number of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that identified themselves as speaking a language other than English is very low relative to the population. In 2020, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reported that 16,656 (8.0%) of its members have met the ASHA definition of bilingual service provider (having a native or almost native proficiency in a second language) (ASHA, 2021a). There is a lack of bilingual providers within the field of speech-language pathology. Whether the second language is English or a different one, speakers of that second language may be identified as speaking with an accent. There is insufficient research available about SLPs and speech-language pathology students that speak English with a nonnative accent. The limited research available shows that certain areas within the scope of practice in speech-language pathology are perceived as not being properly evaluated and treated by clinicians with accents. This present study sought to determine the beliefs of professionals and SLP students in California about whether or not evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders could be impacted if the SLP or SLP student speaks English with a nonnative accent. To collect data, three online surveys were distributed: the bilingual survey, the monolingual survey, and the clinical educator survey. A total of 116 responses were received from students and clinical directors in California. The results indicated that the majority of participants believed that speaking with a nonnative English accent is not an impediment to evaluate and treat clients; however, areas that highly involved speech-sounds were perceived as being the most impacted compared to the other areas.

This text provides students with the information needed to properly assess childhood language disorders and decide appropriate treatments. The book covers language development from birth to adolescence.

The Multilingual and Multicultural Affairs Committee (MMAC) of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics organized a Composium in Bremen, Germany to improve professionals' awareness of the needs of immigrants, refugees, and ethnic minorities. Around the globe, numbers of people belonging to these groups are growing. Latest estimates suggest that there may be over 65 million people around the world who have left their original home country to search for better opportunities for themselves and their families. Many of these individuals have special needs that require speech, language, or medical support. Within certain countries, there are also individuals who live in marginalized communities and require support that addresses the absence of essential services. During the Composium in Bremen, professionals were targeting pain points shaping themselves around these topics in order to discuss solutions and models to address the needs of immigrants and refugees regardless of their whereabouts. The articles in this special issue of 'Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica' are based on presentations from the Composium by MMAC members. These papers provide speech-language pathologists, educators, and other practitioners with up to date methods to empower their daily work among immigrants.

The second edition of Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Transsexual Client is still the only book of its kind. This comprehensive guide includes evidence-based practice about the voice as well as non-verbal areas. Speech-language Pathologists, ENT physicians, and professors within the areas of singing, theatre, and voice disorders will find this text to be a necessary resource.

Language Disorders in Bilingual Children and Adults, Third Edition, provides speech-language pathologists, advanced students in communication disorders programs, and clinical language researchers with information needed to formulate and respond to questions related to effective service delivery to bilingual children and adults with suspected or confirmed language disorders. The bilinguals of interest represent varying levels of first and second language proficiency across the lifespan. That is, bilingualism is not determined here by proficiency in each language, but rather by the individual's experience or need for two languages. In separate chapters, the book synthesizes the literature on bilingual children and adults with typical and atypical language skills. These chapters give the reader a deep understanding of the multiple factors that affect language development and disorders in those who rely on two languages for meaningful interactions. Chapters on assessment and intervention issues and methods are then presented for each population. For children, the text focuses on developmental language disorder but also discusses secondary language disorders (such as autism spectrum disorder) in bilingual populations. For adults, the focus is on aphasia, with additional discussion of dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorder. Although child and adult, typical and atypical populations are presented separately, all are considered within a unifying Dynamic Interactive Processing perspective and within a new Means-Opportunities-Motives framework for understanding language disorders in bilinguals. This broad theoretical framework emphasizes interactions between social, cognitive, and communicative systems to form the basis for very practical implications related to assessment and intervention. This third edition has been completely updated to reflect the current research on bilingual populations and the best practices for working with them. Studies at the intersection of bilingualism and language disorders have expanded to include additional disorders and new language combinations. The authors synthesize the current literature and translate it for clinical use. New to the Third Edition • Coauthors Kerry Danahy Ebert, PhD, CCC-SLP and Giang Thuy Pham, PhD, CCC-SLP • Updated literature review and references to reflect new research on bilingualism, cultural competence, cognitive advantages and clinical practice with linguistically diverse populations • Case studies on assessment with bilingual children and adults • Additional tables and figures summarizing key information • Available evidence on additional child and adult language disorders in bilinguals • Updated extension activities and resource supplement