Cultural Competence & Technology Integration

W7 Discussion Question 1: Cultural Competence & Technology Integration

Purpose: This discussion supports your development of core clinical knowledge in prevention, assessment, and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders, aligned with ASHA Standard IV-D. You will examine how anatomical, physiological, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural factors influence clinical decision-making and guide effective treatment planning for diverse populations.

Initial Post (due Friday by 11:59 pm CST): As future speech-language pathologists, it is essential to design treatment plans that are not only clinically sound but also culturally responsive. In this discussion, you will apply your knowledge of evidence-based practice to a real-world scenario involving a client from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

For your initial post (minimum of 300 words, or 3-4 minutes video), review the the

and respond to the following:

• Identify key cultural and linguistic factors that may affect care
• Outline a treatment plan with a SMART goal that supports the clients communication goals while respecting their background
• Explain how your plan reflects:
• Culturally responsive care
• Evidence-based practice

Remember to follow the . Use the for in-text citations and include a minimum of 2 references from .