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Jul 2023
27m 38s

Misconceptions about Bilingualism and Mu...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

Bilingualism and multilingualism is common in many households, yet there are many misconceptions about it. On this episode I welcome Alisha Gandhi, a bilingual speech language pathologist and clinical assistant professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, to discuss : 

  • Misconceptions about bilingualism
  • Benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism
  • How a parent can approach teaching multiple languages in the home


Connect with Alisha on Instagram @alishabg_slp

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