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IMPACT OF IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE STATUS AND RELIGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

Explore the influence of immigrant/refugee status and religion on speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Learn about Buddhism and Islam, the challenges faced by immigrants/refugees, and the discriminatory experiences of some individuals. Understand the cultural and linguistic diversity in the United States and the need for SLP services. Gain insights from research studies and personal experiences.

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IMPACT OF IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE STATUS AND RELIGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

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  1. IMPACT OF IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE STATUS AND RELIGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

  2. I. RELIGION** • A. Buddhism • 1. Buddha-Indian prince • 2. Reincarnation—repeated cycle of being born into the world till Nirvana is achieved • 3. Karma—you get what you give out (even from a previous life)

  3. B. Islam—Characteristics, Beliefs

  4. Basic Facts** • 1. Their god is Allah • 2. Mohammed is the prophet and founder of Islam • 3. Koran—sacred book

  5. Islam is a rapidly-growing religion:** • After Christianity, it is the 2nd largest religion in the world (please know this for test 1)

  6. Pew Research Center, 2018** (not on test)

  7. Pew Research Center: (not on test)** • Muslims now account for 9% of the U.S. adult population (up from 4% in 2007)

  8. How Islam is practiced depends heavily on the country

  9. For example, Dubai is very diverse and modern

  10. Saudi Arabia Egypt

  11. Generally…

  12. Example of modesty for women—clothes should:** • Cover the whole head and body except the face and hands • Not “attract a man’s attention to a woman’s beauty” • Be thick enough to conceal the color of the skin • Loose enough to conceal the woman’s body • Not resemble men’s clothing

  13. II. RELIGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SLPS

  14. Remember that some groups experience discrimination and persecution:** • Thoraia Ali: • Biracial Yemeni and Mexican • She was so bullied in school that her mom pulled her out and homeschooled her

  15. III. IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: INTRODUCTION— Center for Immigration Studies** (not on test) The nation's immigrant population (documented and undocumented) hit a record high of 42.1 million in the second quarter of this year — an increase of 1.7 million since the same quarter of 2014.

  16. The United States adds a new immigrant approximately every 31 seconds. **

  17. The U.S. Census Bureau has projected that in 2030, 43% of U.S. citizens will be non-Anglo and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. **

  18. IV. IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: CONCERNS AND CHALLENGES

  19. Sacramento Bee:

  20. Time Magazine:

  21. Research shows:

  22. Other research:

  23. My own research:** • Studied 376 immigrants from 82 different countries around the world • Found that 51% of the immigrants stated that learning and communicating in English was their greatest challenge .

  24. Other problems cited by subjects:

  25. A number of immigrants said…

  26. Many interviewees said:

  27. When asked about persons with disabilities:

  28. When asked about SLPs and our services:** • 85% said that in their countries, there was a lack of awareness about SLPs and their services. Most of the 15% who were aware were from Canada and Europe

  29. Sabina Dhakal:

  30. Youtube video—2 minutes (not on exam) • Is This The Most Dangerous School Run In The World?

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