Parent and Therapist roles in Early Intervention Bilingual homes
- Different language, different culture, different expectations
- Terms to consider when describing yourself and your clients: Proficient, fluent, native, non-native, English Language Learner, Dual-language Learner, etc.
- Common hurdles and complaints
I am not Fluently Bilingual/Multilingual. What are My Options?
- Ethical considerations
- Use of interpreters (professional, friends of family, family members)
- Become the student investigator; be willing to learn; trust your skills
Parent Coaching
- Who is my client, the child or the family?
- Case examples with video demonstrations
- Prepare children and families for future language use
End the Blame Game
- Disability, difference, or disadvantage?
- Adapt the environment or the expectation?
- Prevent further need for interventions for the school-aged child
Do This not That
- Choose wisely: good sessions or better communication?
- Active engagement and home practice success
- Case studies, video examples, and discussion