Purpose This article's purpose is to increase the competency of school-based speech-
language pathologists who are increasingly working with culturally and linguistically diverse …

This chapter will provide readers with an overview of how a systems-based approach can be
used to understand the relationship between culture, environment, language, and disability …

An estimated 1 billion people (15% of the world's population) experience a disability, such
as a communication disability. Individuals with disabilities have an increased likelihood of …

The lack of racial diversity in the profession is problematic for the families we aim to serve.
The goal of this paper is to address some of the ways in which CSD departments can …

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) encompasses a wide range of tools,
technologies, and intervention techniques that aim to foster and advance communication …

L2 pronunciation training should unequivocally be linked to complex daily life experiences
(Derwing 2017). Each client comes from a different background, participates in a different …

Adaptive sport and recreational programs provide rich opportunities for communication and
participation while also providing enjoyable and meaningful experiences for people with …

While research acknowledges the impact the rapid growth in mobile technology is having on
the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), little has been done to …

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of counseling training on speech
language pathologists'(SLPs) perceived competency to address Attitude Barriers within the …

Once the impact of poverty is assessed, team collaborations are formed, and the strengths,
needs, and goals of all stakeholders are assessed, it is time to implement sustainable AAC …