Parental Survey on Spanish‑English Bilingualism in Neurotypical Development and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The cognitive and social benefits of bilingualism for children, including those with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs), have been documented. The present study was designed to characterize and compare English and Spanish use in Hispanic families with and without NDDs residing in the U.S. as well as to understand parental perceptions of their child's bilingualism and of community and professional support.

Methods

We conducted an online survey of 84 Spanish-speaking parents of 4- to 24-year-olds with (n = 44) and without NDDs (n = 40) who were born in and living in the U.S.

Results

We found that bilingualism was a desired goal for 95% of our families. We also found, however, that 17.1% of parents of children with NDDs have raised them as mo

SUBMITTER: Del Hoyo Soriano L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664973 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature