ITSN Expert Training Series
The Texas Infant-Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) has expanded its training opportunities and now offers specialized sessions from infant-toddler experts. All trainings are free and provided at a variety of times and days. No commitment to the Texas ITSN is necessary; sign up for whatever training fits your schedule and interests.
Bilingual Beginnings: Milestones, Myths, and Practical Tips
January 27, 2024 | 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Online via Zoom | Dr. Kelly Vaughn
While many infants and toddlers in the U.S. are raised in English-speaking families, a growing number of American children are exposed to other languages during early childhood. There are numerous benefits to exposure to other languages at home, including social and cultural connections with family members, long-term economic benefits in an increasingly multilingual world, and perhaps even cognitive benefits. Still, early schooling in the U.S. places a large emphasis on learning and using English in academic settings. Caregivers often have questions and concerns about supporting the development of both the native language and English during early childhood. This webinar will debunk some common myths about bilingual development, discuss the similarities and differences in language milestones for bilingual children, and provide practical tips for supporting bilingual development. It will also include information about bilingual development in special populations of children, including children with autism and children who were born preterm.
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