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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Speech Therapy

This course explores bilingualism and linguistic diversity in speech therapy, covering population trends, ASHA standards, assessment, treatment, and solutions to common cultural barriers.

This course is a large overview of bilingualism in speech therapy. It covers current population trends, ASHA standards, evaluation and treatment methods, and potential barriers and solutions for working with bilingual clients.

Cost

$97

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Course Overview

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand population trends in bilingualism
Apply ASHA standards related to bilingualism to your practice
Employ appropriate evaluation methods for bilingual clients
Implement appropriate treatment strategies for bilingual children
State potential cultural differences and barriers in bilingual evaluation and treatment
Utilize strategies to facilitate bilingual evaluation and treatment for clients and their families

This course is for you if...

This course is designed for licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and does not require any formal prerequisites. Graduate students or other professionals are also welcome to enroll; however, a foundational understanding of articulation and language assessment and treatment will help participants gain the most from the material.

Course Outline

Trends in Multilingualism
1. US Population
2. ASHA Multilingual Providers
3. Multilingual Speakers in Need of Speech Therapy Services
ASHA Policies
1. Bilingual Service Delivery
2. Collaborating with Interpreters, Transliterators, and Translators
3. Cultural Responsiveness
Bilingual Development
1. Defining, Teaching, and Expectations for Bilingualism
2. Phonology
3. Morphology
4. Syntax
Assessment & Treatment
1. Assessment
2. Treatment: Types of Articulation Disorders
3. Treatment: General Principles
Cultural Differences, Potential Barriers & Solutions
1. Stigma, Family Education, & Systemic Barriers
2. Solutions

Continuing Education (CE) Info

To be updated

Meet Your Instructor

Amy Munekata, M.S., CCC-SLP

Amy Munekata, MS, CCC-SLP, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist and Diversity & Belonging Manager at Emerge, where she’s been transforming lives since 2019. She provides inclusive, individualized therapy for children and adults with a wide range of communication and feeding needs—from Autism and Apraxia to voice and executive functioning disorders. Her approach blends deep clinical expertise with compassion, cultural awareness, and innovation—making her courses a must for professionals seeking evidence-based, affirming, and human-centered speech therapy practices.

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