1
Q
Indicators of successful development for bilingual kids with cochlear implans:
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- parent proficiency both languages
- implanted before age 2
- excellent perception skills
- auditory verbal therapy
- culture/religious opportunities
- therapy/school in other language
- mother tongue
2
Q
When to recommend bilingual exposure:
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- early ages/before 2
- good speech perception skills
- english skills progressing good
- parent motivation
- opportunities to use in meaningful situations
- all things equal
3
Q
Contridictions for 2nd language exposure:
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- late age
- struggling with language aquisition
- family support issues
- additional diagnosis
- poor speech perception skills
- partial insertion electrode
4
Q
When using interpreter:
A
- Briefing (meet before)
- Interaction (work with patient)
- Debriefing (review session)
4
Q
Tools to assess parent/home enviroment:
A
- BIFI (Bilingual family interview)
5
Q
Acceptable interpreters:
A
- Bilingual SLPs
- Professional interpreters
- Bilingual professionals
6
Q
Billingual Assesments:
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- BESA (Billingual english spanish assessment
- assesses lang impairment/language delay
