Language Manuals for Culturally, Linguistically Diverse Communities
How to Use This Site
The language manuals on this website were created by graduate students in the Communication Disorders department of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. These manuals were originally prepared to assist speech-language pathologists in effective treatment of individuals with speech and language disorders who may be bilingual or multilingual speakers. However, these manuals may be used by any individual that finds them useful. Under the manuals section of the site, you will also find example case history forms for use.
These are, by no means, an exhaustive treatise of the listed cultures or languages. Instead, the information found here can assist with assessment and treatment planning for speakers of different languages. There are statements in some manuals that refer to a culture in general and may or may not apply to those living in certain regions. The hyperlinks in the manuals will connect you to websites where more information about specific populations may be obtained. The information in these manuals is not exclusively the work of the authors and is not intended for commercial use. Some statements in this manual contain phrases such as “all” and “all relationships.” These statements were taken verbatim from other sources and are not the opinion of the authors of these manuals or this website. Please keep in mind, that all people are individuals and generalities such as these, when referring to any given population, are not always the case.
Information you find in the manuals may include: phonetic inventories, history, location, cultural norms with regards to pragmatics, food, clothing, and much more. Please visit the disclaimer page prior to using the manuals or the case history forms. By using this website you are accepting all the terms on the disclaimer notice. If you do not agree with any of the statements on the disclaimer page, please feel free to exit the site at any time.
This website was created in 2011 and will be updated annually with more manuals.
Please see our contact page if you have any questions/comments.
We hope you find the information useful.
These are, by no means, an exhaustive treatise of the listed cultures or languages. Instead, the information found here can assist with assessment and treatment planning for speakers of different languages. There are statements in some manuals that refer to a culture in general and may or may not apply to those living in certain regions. The hyperlinks in the manuals will connect you to websites where more information about specific populations may be obtained. The information in these manuals is not exclusively the work of the authors and is not intended for commercial use. Some statements in this manual contain phrases such as “all” and “all relationships.” These statements were taken verbatim from other sources and are not the opinion of the authors of these manuals or this website. Please keep in mind, that all people are individuals and generalities such as these, when referring to any given population, are not always the case.
Information you find in the manuals may include: phonetic inventories, history, location, cultural norms with regards to pragmatics, food, clothing, and much more. Please visit the disclaimer page prior to using the manuals or the case history forms. By using this website you are accepting all the terms on the disclaimer notice. If you do not agree with any of the statements on the disclaimer page, please feel free to exit the site at any time.
This website was created in 2011 and will be updated annually with more manuals.
Please see our contact page if you have any questions/comments.
We hope you find the information useful.