Speech-Language Pathologists' Language Practices during Speech-Language Therapy for Bilingual Children.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Previous research and clinical practice guidelines indicate that it is best practice to support bilingual children with communication disorders in both of their languages. However, there is a shortage of bilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the United States. Therefore, it is important to examine how SLPs with varying linguistic backgrounds serve their bilingual clients. This study investigated the language practices of SLPs during intervention with bilingual children and identified needed resources.

Method

This convergent mixed-methods study included a survey and semi-structured interviews, with interviewees sampled purposively based on survey responses. Quantitative analyses were examined alongside qualitative themes to address each research question.

SUBMITTER: Gross MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12327431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature