Show Me the Data. How Language of Instruction Impacts Linguistically Diverse Learners with Disabilities is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines.
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Join Free →All behavior analysis practitioners work with families from diverse backgrounds; however, training programs may not adequately prepare students to work with culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Additionally, navigating the language of instruction for linguistically diverse learners with disabilities often involves confronting pervasive myths and misconceptions. This presentation will explore these issues. First, prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding the language of instruction for linguistically diverse learners will be reviewed. Audience members will gain insights into how these beliefs can impact learning outcomes and hinder effective practices. Drawing from research in behavior analysis, three key areas will be explored to highlight the tangible impacts of language of instruction on linguistically diverse learners. The presenter will emphasize the critical role of collaborative interdisciplinary practices to help support these learners and conclude with recommendations for future research and practice in this critical area.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
Rocío Rosales, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, is Professor of Psychology and Program Coordinator of the Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies graduate program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada Reno, and master’s and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Her research, clinical, and theoretical interests span a range of topics, including applications of verbal behavior and derived stimulus relations, student and caregiver training, and issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in ABA. She previously served as Associate Editor for The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and The Psychological Record, and on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She also served as Section Co-Coordinator of ABAI’s Behavior Dissemination Blog: Verbal Behavior Matters. Dr. Rosales has worked to raise awareness of behavior analysis in underserved communities through various projects and professional collaborations.
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