The theme for this Perspectives course is clinical considerations in assessment of children and adults from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds and providing culturally supporting treatment settings. Topics include (a) acoustic parameters of retroflex sounds, (b) the two-question method for assessing gender identity, (c) assessment recommendations for new language learners, and (d) creating culturally supportive settings to foster literacy development.

Learning Outcomes 
You will be able to:

• describe acoustic parameters that distinguish retroflex sounds
• explain the two-question method for assessing gender identity
• describe assessment strategies for domains such as semantics, morphology, syntax, and narratives
• describe four key guiding principles for culturally supportive settings

Articles in This Course

1. Acoustics of Retroflex Sounds in Hindi and Other Languages by Taniya Chawla and Kimberly M. Meigh, published in SIG 14, Volume 5, Issue 3, June 30, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_PERSP-19-00003 
2. Toward More Inclusive Gender Identity Measurement in Speech, Language, and Hearing Practice and Research by Brandon Merritt, published in SIG 14, Volume 5, Issue 6, December 17, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_PERSP-20-00142 
3. Developing Evidence-Based Assessment to Prevent Over- or Underidentification of Disorders for New Language Learners by Sandra Levey, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, and Diana Almodovar, published in SIG 14, Volume 5, Issue 4, August 17, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_PERSP-19-00115 
4. Creating Culturally Supportive Settings That Foster Literacy Development: Guidance for SLPs by Carrie Knight, Kyomi Gregory, and Kristin Nellenbach, published in SIG 14, Volume 6, Issue 4, August 20, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_PERSP-20-00290 

Author Information

Disclosures:

• Taniya Chawla and Kimberly M. Meigh have no relevant financial or nonfinancial interests to disclose.  
• Brandon Merritt has no relevant financial or nonfinancial interests to disclose.  
• Sandra Levey, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, and Diana Almodovar have no relevant financial or nonfinancial interests to disclose.  
• Carrie Knight, Kyomi Gregory, and Kristin Nellenbach have no relevant financial or nonfinancial interests to disclose.  

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by 11:59 p.m. ET on the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Start date: October 15, 2021
End date: October 15, 2026 

This course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Subject code 7030 
Counts toward PD requirement for ASHA certification maintenance for Content Area 2. Read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.