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Providing Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Services: An Insider Construct

Providing Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Services: An Insider Construct

In today's multicultural and multilingual world, providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services is crucial for effective speech-language pathology (S-LP) practice. The research article "Providing Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Services: An Insider Construct" by Sharla Peltier offers valuable insights and practical strategies for practitioners working with Aboriginal communities, particularly the Ojibway-speaking Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes region of Ontario.

Peltier's work emphasizes the importance of understanding dialect differences and adopting a therapeutic approach that respects and integrates the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of First Nations children. Here are some key takeaways from the article that can help practitioners improve their skills and outcomes:

By implementing these strategies, practitioners can provide more effective and culturally relevant services to First Nations children. Peltier's research highlights the need for ongoing learning and collaboration with the Aboriginal community to ensure that speech-language pathology services are both equitable and appropriate.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Providing Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Services: An Insider Construct


Citation: Peltier, S. (2011). Providing Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Services: An Insider Construct. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 35(2), 126-142. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2011_CJSLPA_Vol_35/No_02_103-213/Peltier_CJSLPA_2011.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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