199: [Part 2] Cultural Competemility and Ethical Considerations for the SLP
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Introduction
In this comprehensive discussion, Melanie Evans from Pediatric Speech Sisters shares insights on cultural diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competemility in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
The conversation covers defining cultural competemility, ethical considerations according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and practical ways to implement cultural competemility in supervision and speech pathology practice.
Melanie's Journey: From Pediatric Speech Pathologist to Cultural Competency Advocate
Melanie also highlights her path to becoming a bilingual pediatric speech pathologist and the significance of mindset coaching in the SLP exam preparation. The dialogue touches on personal experiences with cultural diversity, the impact of implicit biases, and the role of intersectionality in understanding complex identities.
The Importance of Understanding Culture and Diversity
The session aims to enlighten speech pathologists about the ethical and professional mandates for embracing and respecting cultural diversity to enhance the therapeutic and professional relationships in the practice.
