Bilingualism in SLP: state of the science - Bilingualism in childhood - Bilingual children who stutter
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Is bilingual a risk factor for stuttering?
What do we need the keep in mind about assessment?
- Lack appropriate instruments
- Living myths
- Insufficient knowledge / training
What do we need to keep in mind about treatment?
- Heterogeneity
- Cultural beliefs and practices
- What is known? Generalization effects to non-target language.
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What is the conclusion with bilingual children who stutter?
Today only limited understanding off effects of stuttering on bilingual children.
Underlying nature of disorder.
There are challenges, both at the level of identification and treatment.
Some findings converge with MO
No efficacy of intervention approach
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