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
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.