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The Use Of Code-Switching In Bilingual Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Monica Yolanda Ponce-Lawler
The Use Of Code-Switching In Bilingual Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Monica Yolanda Ponce-Lawler
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Abstract
Background: Code-switching may be seen as a weakness in the eyes of many who do not truly
understand bilingualism. Several professionals consider code-switching to be a compensatory
strategy, however other professionals perceive code-switching as a functionally motivating behavior
(Chung, 2006). Whether is it consciously or subconsciously that a child code-switches, there is
limited research on when bilingual children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are likely to
code-switch as well as what patterns they utilize when they code-switch.
Purpose: To grow the limited research on the use of code-switching in bilingual children with ASD.
Introduce and compare two language treatments; …
Language Of Intervention In Bilingual Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alejandra Carrillo
Language Of Intervention In Bilingual Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alejandra Carrillo
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Over the last few decades the United States has seen a heavy increase in the incidences of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Also increasing in the United States is the increase in multicultural and multilingual groups. Although both of these populations are increasing there is very limited information regarding the language abilities of bilingual individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the language used for intervention, and those servicing them. A survey was developed to gather information regarding the current practice trends used by Speech-Language clinicians with bilingual children with ASD. The study was conducted in El Paso, Texas a city located on the …