Culturally & Linguistically Affirming Speech Services

At Speech and Movement, we honor, respect, and value our clients from all backgrounds, countries, beliefs, languages spoken, and cultural practices. We believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to advancing communication skills. Each individual has a unique profile of strengths, challenges, and personal goals they are working towards. We will meet you where you are to help you grow your skills while honoring the unique parts that make you YOU.

Culturally and linguistically diverse care, in the context of speech pathology and communication coaching, involves providing services that consider the client’s cultural identity, their primary language, and any relevant cultural practices or expectations that might influence their communication or treatment process. This requires time, curiosity, and a beginner’s mind. At Speech and Movement, we are committed to learning about YOU and supporting your authentic growth.

What does culturally and linguistically diverse care look like?

This care involves a comprehensive assessment, performed in your native language(s) or with an interpreter. Then, we provide a contrastive analysis of English norms compared to your native language(s) to help determine a true speech/language disorder versus the natural process of acquiring a second language (called a “language difference”). In communication coaching, we are not treating a disorder. Rather, we help you gain confidence and competence communicating in English.

We commit to providing a diversity-affirming environment to help you improve your communication skills while honoring your native language and individual background. Our goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered, and help you communicate authentically across communication environments.