HESP621

Provides an overview of topics related to bilingualism in both pediatric and adult populations, with an emphasis on application in the field of communication disorders. This course explores theories of bilingual language acquisition, typical and atypical bilingual development, cognition in bilinguals, and the neurological underpinnings of bilingualism. This course will provide practicing clinicians with foundational knowledge related to bilingualism in both pediatric and adult populations. Currently there are no existing courses that provide this content with a focus on communication disorders.