Brian Goldstein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
Abstract:
The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on bilingual language development and disorders in English language learners, particularly those from Latino backgrounds. Topics will include: socio-cultural and socio-linguistic aspects of language acquisition; barriers to service delivery; myths ands facts about bilingualism; bilingual language development; language in the classroom; and appropriate assessment and intervention approaches.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of this seminar, the participant will:
- Understand socio-cultural factors related to bilingual language acquisition.
- Understand bilingual language development.
- Become acquainted with best practice principles for assessment and intervention.
- Become familiar with cross-linguistic and bilingual approaches to intervention
Agenda:
8:30-9:45: Socio-cultural factors & bilingual language acquisition
9:45-10:00: Break
10:00-11:45: Bilingual language development
1:15-2:45: Assessment
2:45-3:00: Break
3:00-4:30: Intervention
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Biosketch:
Brian Goldstein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Temple University. Dr. Goldstein is the author of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Resource Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists, the editor of Bilingual Language Development and Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers, and was the Editor of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools (2004-2006). He is a Fellow of ASHA.
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