This course includes information on typical speech development in bilingual children for many different languages (i.e., English and Spanish, Arabic/Farsi, Urdu, Mandarin/Cantonese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese). Similarities and differences in the sound systems of the languages are discussed with emphasis on how those differences are often reflected in the bilingual child. A framework is provided to evaluate expected errors versus atypical errors. Cultural, linguistic, and practical considerations are discussed with respect to working with interpreters. 2.0 TSHA CEUs pending.
This video conference series can be viewed at your district's video conference site or at ESC Region XIII. If you wish to view from your district, please have your technology staff notify distancelearning@esc13.txed.net. Also, please email Kathy at kathy.clapsaddle@esc13.txed.net with the names of participants at your site.
A per-site discount is available for more than 5 SLPs participating from one district/LEA. Email kathy.clapsaddle@esc13.txed.net for the discount code.
Registration for this session is closed as of Monday, 2/20/2012 so that participants may receive handouts. If you wish to register after this date, please contact Kathy at kathy.clapsadddle@esc13.txed.net.