Bilingualism and multilingualism is common in many households, yet there are many misconceptions about it. On this episode I welcome Alisha Gandhi, a bilingual speech language pathologist and clinical assistant professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, to discuss :
- Misconceptions about bilingualism
- Benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism
- How a parent can approach teaching multiple languages in the home
Connect with Alisha on Instagram @alishabg_slp
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