https://youtu.be/lXRvkWJ73tw
We’re finding that some people out there still are woefully behind on their bilingual/multilingual/ELL research and how it relates to communication disorders.
Here are some of the most common myths surrounding bi/multilingualism and communication disorders:
- Delays are to be expected in bilingual children because they are processing two languages at the same time
- Code-Switching is a sign of disorder in bilingual children
- If a bilingual child has a language disorder, parents should avoid using L1 in the home
- If a child has a communication disorder, introducing a second language will make it worse
- Bilingual children should only receive instruction and intervention in English in order to lighten their linguistic load
- If your child is learning English at school, you should speak English at home, even if it is not your first language
