Season 1 · Episode 134
134 Bilingualism and Cognition in Kids with Disabilities
Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners · Dr. Vaish Sarathy
March 29, 20246m 45s
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Show Notes
Being multi-lingual and multi-communicative may be the way that our kids with Autim / Down Syndrome find richness of language and expression. What does mean? And what's the latest research? Stick with me for this super-short focus episode about multimodal language and brain health!
In this episode, I talk about:
- What the documented results are of being bilingual
- How you can start right now with your child
- What this means for communication
Enjoy!
Timeline: 00:56 Bilingualism and Cognitive Protection 03:12 Enhanced Memory, Attention, and Executive Function 04:11 Takeaway 1: Expose Kids to Multiple Languages 05:04 Takeaway 2: Communicate in Multiple Languages 06:00 Takeaway 3: Using Different Forms of Communication