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  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals are often misidentified with communication deficits, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Accurate assessment of functional language is crucial for effective intervention in diverse populations.
  • Traditional language assessments may not adequately capture the verbal repertoire of bilingual speakers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the utility of a verbal operant experimental analysis for assessing functional language in a bilingual child with ASD.
  • To highlight the importance of culturally responsive early intensive behavioral intervention.
  • To present a case study illustrating the application of functional language analysis for individualized treatment planning.

Main Methods:

  • A pretreatment functional analysis of verbal behavior was conducted with a bilingual participant.
  • The analysis allowed for assessment of language function in both Spanish and English.
  • An individualized treatment plan was developed based on the pretreatment assessment.

Main Results:

  • The functional analysis provided a measure of the participant's current functional language level.
  • The participant demonstrated the ability to switch between Spanish and English responses.
  • A posttest evaluation 5 months after intervention showed benefits of culturally responsive early intensive behavioral intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Functional language analysis is a valuable, verbal-community-centered approach for assessing diverse speakers.
  • This method supports the development of individualized treatment plans for complex verbal repertoires.
  • Culturally responsive interventions are effective in improving communication outcomes for bilingual children with ASD.