Language Acquisition and Language Delays in Immigrant and Refugee Children

Authors

• Julia Beatini, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

9-30-2026

Comments

Presentation: 57:45

Abstract

Learning Objectives

1. Briefly review features of typical and atypical language development in the general population
2. Review evidence regarding language development in bilingual households, and among refugee families
3. Identify screening tools to better assess for language disorders among bilingual/multilingual households if delays are suspected
4. Propose interventions to support families at the individual/household & educational levels

Recommended Citation

Beatini, MD, Julia, "Language Acquisition and Language Delays in Immigrant and Refugee Children" (2026). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 639.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/639

Language

English