Speech and Hearing Sciences ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 6-27-2024

Abstract

New Mexico is uniquely positioned as a state that has more bilingual speakers than the United States on average, meaning that Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) here are more likely to work with bilingual speakers than elsewhere. Best practices for bilingual evaluation and treatment are taught in graduate education for SLPs but the extent to which they are known and utilized by school-based SLPs differs based on many factors.

As the body of research supporting culturally responsive bilingual assessment and intervention continue to grow, it is unknown how or if clinicians are using this knowledge to assess and treat students who speak more than one language. Data from semi-structured interviews suggests many SLPs are following best practices to the best of their ability, but external factors such as systemic policy and availability of resources impact treatment and assessment.

Degree Name

Speech-Language Pathology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Speech and Hearing Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Carlos D. Irizarry Pérez

Second Committee Member

Cindy Gevarter

Third Committee Member

Rick Arenas

Language

English

Keywords

bilingual, New Mexico, Speech Language Pathology, CLD, bilingualism, culturally responsive intervention

Document Type

Thesis

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