SLP Multicultural & Bilingual Considerations 3

Question 1

The IDEA mandate relevant to ELL students with suspected disabilities requires that assessment be conducted:

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In the child's native language or other appropriate communication mode

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Exclusively in English to ensure legal compliance

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By a bilingual psychologist only

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After at least two years of English-only instruction

Question 2

An SLP notices that a bilingual parent consistently uses a mix of Spanish and English when speaking to their toddler. The SLP should:

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Reassure the parent that code-switching is a normal feature of bilingual communication

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Advise the parent to choose one language to prevent confusion

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Refer the family to a monolingual Spanish SLP

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Document this as a risk factor for language delay

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature of culturally responsive goal-setting in SLP?

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Family communication priorities and cultural values inform goal selection

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Goals are determined solely by standardized test scores

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Goals focus exclusively on acquiring mainstream American English

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The SLP selects goals without consulting the family to maintain objectivity

Question 4

A Spanish-English bilingual child scores below the 10th percentile on an English standardized language test. The SLP should:

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Also assess Spanish language skills before drawing diagnostic conclusions

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Diagnose a language disorder based on this score alone

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Recommend immediate intensive English language intervention

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Conclude the child has limited cognitive ability

Question 5

The term 'heritage language' refers to:

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A language other than the societal majority language spoken in the home

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The dominant language taught in public schools

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Any language spoken before age five

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American Sign Language used by Deaf communities

Question 6

Which practice best supports a Deaf child from a hearing family in developing language?

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Encouraging the family to learn and use American Sign Language at home

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Restricting all communication to spoken English only

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Waiting until the child starts school to introduce language

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Using simplified speech and avoiding signing to prevent confusion

Question 7

A child recently arrived from another country shows limited English but age-appropriate skills in the home language. The SLP should classify this as:

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Language difference reflecting limited English exposure

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Language disorder in both languages

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Selective mutism due to cultural adjustment

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Language delay requiring immediate intervention