A Parent's Guide to Bilingualism | English

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Often times bilingualism is thought out to have a negative impact on students with learning disabilities, speech impairments, autism, etc. Based on countless research on bilingualism, we now know that being bilingual has many advantages & it does not hinder progress, academic achievement and/or language development. However, due to countless myths & misinformation, many parents have questions about bilingualism & it's effects on academic growth & speech development. For that reason, I created an in-depth & research-based resource that can provide parents & educators with factual information about bilingualism as it relates to speech disorders, language disorders, autism, fluency, literacy, & much more!

Note: Citations & references are provided 

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What's included:

24 pages of easy-to-read information (provided in a worksheet manner) about bilingualism, it's advantages, myths, facts, red flags, visuals, resources & much more

Content:

What is Bilingualism?
What is Code-Mixing?
Responding to Code-Mixing
Bilingualism Myth vs. Fact
The Benefits of Being Bilingual
The Benefits of Biliteracy
Bilingualism and Language Disorders
Bilingualism and Speech Sound Disorders
Bilingualism and Fluency Disorders
Bilingualism and AAC
Bilingualism and Autism
Difference or Disorder?
Counting Words in Bilingual Children
What is the Bilingual Continuum?
Maintaining the Home Language
Language Loss in Bilinguals
Tips for Parents Raising Bilinguals
Common Bilingual Parenting Methods
Determining Language Dominance
Common FAQs for Parents
Common FAQs for Parents Continued
Did You Know? Facts on Bilingualism
Useful Resources for Parents
References
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