Dynamic Assessment of Bilingual and Multicultural Learners in Speech Language Pathology

This 23-page presentation discusses how monolingual SLPs can provide effective evidence-based practice speech-language assessments to differentiate between bilingual English language learners and bilinguals with primary language impairment. It reviews important background history considerations relevant to the initiation of assessments as well as provides relevant questions professionals can ask in order to create an understanding both read and green flags with respect to disorder determination.

Please note that this sample product is part of several full products related to the assessment of bilingual and multicultural children, including:

• Multicultural Assessment and Treatment Bundle
• Language Difference vs. Language Disorder: Assessment & Intervention Strategies for SLPs Working with Bilingual Children
• Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children

After the completion of this workshop, the participants will be able to:

1. Ask caregivers targeted relevant background history questions
2. Discuss research driven EBP in dynamic assessment of bilingual learners

Target Audience

• Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) including
• Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA’s)
• Clinical Fellows (CF’s)
• Graduate Speech Pathology Students

Product Content:

• Background History Collection (Red Flags)
• Case History Questions
• Approaches to Dynamic Assessment
• Dynamic Assessment Framework
• Dynamic Assessment Studies
• Dynamic Assessment Tasks
• Components of a Mediated Learning Experience
• Dynamic Assessment in Action: Teaching Vocabulary
• Mediated Learning Starters
• Where to find select FREE Dynamic Assessment Materials
• Questions to Ask During Dynamic Assessment
• Conclusion
• Helpful Smart Speech Therapy Resources