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Current practices of New Zealand speech-language pathologists working with multilingual children ...
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Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to identify the current practices of New Zealand speech–language pathologists (SLPs) working with multilingual children, to compare these with best practice guidelines and make recommendations for training and service development. Method: An online survey was sent to SLPs working with children in New Zealand, asking questions about their training, languages spoken and management of multilingual children. Result: Responses from 146 SLPs were analysed. While 28% reported over 25% of children on their caseloads were multilingual, most SLPs felt under-trained to work with these clients. In accordance with best practice guidelines, SLPs supported retention of home languages for their multilingual children. Half of the children seen were assessed and treated in all languages, despite the majority of SLPs being monolingual English speakers. However contrary to best practice recommendations, parents were used as interpreters more frequently than professional interpreters. The SLPs reported ...
Keyword: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified; Cell Biology; FOS Biological sciences; FOS Sociology; Medicine; Science Policy; Sociology
URL: https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Current_practices_of_New_Zealand_speech-language_pathologists_working_with_multilingual_children/14260643
https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.14260643
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