An introduction to d/Deaf multilingual learners

Kathryn Crowe makes an introduction to d/Deaf multilingual learners at Veröld (room 007), Tuesday 17th of December at 15:00-16:00.  

Abstract

An increasing number of children who are D/deaf and hard-of-hearing are growing up in environments were more than one spoken language is used, with or without the use of a signed language. Raising children to take advantage of their multilingual surroundings to become competent users of multiple languages can be challenging for parents and professionals. This is especially challenging because the evidence-based for what constitutes appropriate assessment and intervention practices for use with d/Deaf multilingual learners (DML) and what the anticipated outcomes of DMLs may be is constantly changing and evolving. This presentation will consider raising DMLs from a number of perspectives to answer the following questions: What is multilingualism in the context of DML? What are the anticipated outcomes for DMLs in terms of speech, language, and literacy? How can professionals monitor and support speech and language skills across multiple languages?

Short Biography

Kathryn Crowe is speech-language pathologist, educator, and interpreter. Her research has focused on cultural and linguistic diversity, particularly in people with lived experience of sensory loss, their families, and the professionals who work with them. She is passionate about advancing evidence-informed practice in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways.