Speech, Language, and Justice: How Misidentification of Communication Disorders Fuels the School-to-Prison Pipeline-A246
Explore the demographic disparities between speech-language pathologists and students with disabilities in Colorado, and how this gap impacts correct identification and service delivery. Maria Chisolm
10:00 AM - 11:10 AMSat
Speakers
Maria Chisolm
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
This program will examine disproportionality, defined by the National Center for Learning Disabilities as the trend of students from certain racial and ethnic groups being over-identified for special education and disciplined at higher rates. The session will also debunk common myths surrounding communication disorders and their identification. Finally, we will outline the school-to-prison pipeline, emphasizing how misidentification contributes to this issue and offer strategies to address these disparities.