ASHA ASHA Multicultural and Diversity Considerations 2

Question 1

When standardized tests are normed on a monolingual English-speaking population, what concern arises when using them with bilingual clients?

Accepted Answer

The norms may not be representative, leading to potential misidentification of a disorder

Answer

Using monolingual norms with bilingual individuals can result in lower scores that reflect language difference or less exposure to one language, rather than a true disorder.

Question 2

Cultural humility in clinical practice, as promoted by ASHA, primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

An ongoing process of self-reflection, learning, and openness to clients' cultural perspectives

Answer

Cultural humility is a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation, recognizing power imbalances, and genuinely valuing and incorporating clients' cultural beliefs and practices.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of typical bilingual language development that should NOT be misdiagnosed as a language disorder?

Accepted Answer

Language mixing or code-switching between languages

Answer

Code-mixing and code-switching are normal features of bilingual language development and should not be interpreted as signs of a language disorder.

Question 4

What role does an interpreter or multilingual speech-language pathologist play in ASHA-recommended service delivery for limited English proficient (LEP) clients?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating accurate and culturally appropriate communication between the clinician and client

Answer

ASHA endorses the use of trained interpreters and bilingual SLPs to ensure LEP clients receive culturally and linguistically appropriate evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

In culturally responsive practice, what does conducting a thorough case history with a client from a diverse background help the SLP understand?

Accepted Answer

The client's language history, cultural norms, family values, and communication expectations

Answer

A comprehensive culturally responsive case history uncovers language exposure, literacy background, cultural communication norms, and family priorities that shape assessment and intervention.

(ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification Practice Test

(ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification Practice Test

ASHA ASHA Multicultural and Diversity Considerations 2