Our Cultural & Linguistic Diversity Projects

The HELD Research Lab is dedicated to conducting research on cultural and linguistic diversity by emphasizing the uniqueness of all individuals, highlighting how our differing backgrounds bring us together in positive ways. Additionally, cultural and linguistic diversity research provides the opportunity to gain knowledge to share with other professionals in the field as well as with members of our community.

Below you will find projects that the HELD Lab is currently working on. Please click the title of the project and read the description for further information. If you have any questions on our Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Research please feel free to email us at heldresearchlab@gmail.com.

Feasibility of Telehealth Testing in Bilingual Preschoolers

This ongoing research project is assessing the feasibility of completing bilingual language evaluations in young English/Spanish-speaking children using telehealth technology.

Speech and Language Development of Bilingual Children with Hearing Loss

This ongoing project is researching the bilingual speech and language development of English/Spanish-speaking children with Hearing Loss.

Parents' Perceptions of Bilingualism in Children

This ongoing research study is dedicated to identifying parents' perceptions about bilingualism in both children who are typically-developing and children who have special needs.

Professionals' Perceptions of Bilingualism in Children

This ongoing research project has been identifying how different types of professionals' who work with children perceive bilingualism both children who are

typically-developing and children who have special needs.

Spanish Test Adaptations for people with Hearing Loss

This series of research projects is focused on adapting existing assessments in English for people with hearing loss into Spanish so that these assessments are accessible for those who speak Spanish.

Professionals' Knowledge of Evaluations for Spanish-Speaking People with Hearing Loss

This research study identifies the knowledge that SLPs and Audiologists have about evaluations available for Spanish-speaking people with hearing loss.

Education and Training of Professionals' Serving Individuals who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

This research has several areas of focus:

1. Training students and professionals who are providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals.

2. Recruiting and retaining SLP students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Meet the HELD Research Team