Communication Disorders in Multicultural PopulationsReviews specific communication disorders in diverse ethnic groups, discusses how cultural characteristics affect the assessment and treatment of communication disorders, and examines child-rearing practices, family roles, health care, and education of the major ethnic groups in the US. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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AfricanAmerican Cultures | 3 |
AsianAmerican Cultures | 38 |
A Lesson | 78 |
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