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

This text explores the impact of immigrant/refugee status and religion on speech-language pathologists (SLPs). It discusses the characteristics and beliefs of Buddhism and Islam, as well as the challenges and concerns faced by immigrants and refugees. The text also highlights the need for cultural sensitivity and awareness in providing intervention and support for diverse populations.

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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, 2019** (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 • E.g., Iraq and Saudia Arabia have many more restrictions for women than Pakistan • Look at modern vs. conservative

  9. For example, Dubai is very diverse and modern

  10. Saudi Arabia Egypt

  11. Generally… • Father-authority figure • May be arranged marriages

  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 • Be careful with eye contact, physical contact with male clients or fathers of ch • Dress conservatively • Family may believe that intervention is inappropriate (will of Allah, reincarnation in Buddhism)

  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 • Family tensions • Poverty • Adjustment to U.S. schools

  19. Sacramento Bee: • They may have a type of PTSD called “Ulysses Syndrome,” where they feel that they have no home at all

  20. Time Magazine: • Those in refugee camps have limited access to prenatal care • World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 8 checkups during a pregnancy • Many refugees only get medical care on the day of delivery

  21. Research shows: • Systems barriers: families from developing countries don’t understand early intervention • In some countries, millions of ch die before age 5; expectations for healthy development may be low

  22. Families may be from refugee camps where “basics” weren’t available • Bizarre: in U.S., we think there is a solution to disabilities in young ch

  23. Other research:** • Estimated: in developing countries, 1-3% of Ch with disabilities are enrolled in school • Philippines: only 1.3% of school-aged ch with disabilities enrolled in schools; Ethiopia—↓ 1%

  24. 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 .

  25. Other problems cited by subjects: • loneliness/missing friends back home • Poverty • Discrimination • Americans’ busy and fast-paced lifestyles

  26. A number of immigrants said… • Americans are cold and have a big “space bubble”

  27. Many interviewees said: • Transportation very difficult; here, car is a must • Many took public transportation in their countries

  28. We always took public transportation in the Philippines

  29. When asked about persons with disabilities: • Over half (56.6%) said in home countries, lack of awareness • Often, disabilities viewed as stigma or disgrace

  30. 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

  31. Sabina Dhakal: • From Nepal—Hindu • Disabilities are taboo—most ch with disabilities don’t go to school

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

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