Dual-language narrative intervention outcomes for a bilingual adolescent with down syndrome

IF 1.7 Q1 LINGUISTICS

Bilingual Research Journal Pub Date : 2021-10-02 DOI:10.1080/15235882.2021.1999340

Brenda K. Gorman, Guadalupe Martinez, Lindsay Pina Garcia

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The goal of this investigation was to address gaps in the literature regarding dual-language learning in children with Down syndrome (DS). The investigators examined the outcomes of a dual-language narrative intervention and cross-language transfer in a bilingual (Spanish-English) adolescent with DS. Results revealed moderate to large effects in narrative macrostructural skills, with bi-directional cross-language transfer, and no secondary change in microstructural skills. With gains in both languages, findings indicated that the participant benefitted from the dual-language condition, thereby contributing to the emerging evidence base needed to support professionals and families as they engage in instructional decision-making for children with DS.

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双语青少年唐氏综合症的双语叙事干预效果

摘要本研究的目的是解决唐氏综合症（DS）儿童双语学习方面的文献空白。研究人员检查了一名患有DS的双语（西班牙语-英语）青少年的双语叙事干预和跨语言迁移的结果。结果显示，叙事宏观结构技能有中等到较大的影响，双向跨语言迁移，微观结构技能没有二次变化。随着两种语言的进步，研究结果表明，参与者受益于双重语言条件，从而为支持专业人员和家庭参与DS儿童的教学决策提供了新的证据基础。

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Bilingual Research Journal LINGUISTICS-

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2.60

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： The Bilingual Research Journal is the National Association for Bilingual Education’s premier scholarly, peer-reviewed research publication. Bilingual Research Journal delivers in-depth coverage of education theory and practice, dealing with bilingual education, bilingualism, and language policies in education. Topics include: -Assessment- Biliteracy- Indigenous languages- Language planning- Language politics- Multilingualism- Pedagogical approaches- Policy analysis- Instructional research- Language planning- Second language acquisition. The journal has a strong interest in matters related to the education of language minority children and youth in the United States, grades PreK-12, but articles focusing on other countries are often included if they have implications for bilingual education in the U.S.