Black Children Who Speak African American English Are Routinely Misdiagnosed with Speech Disorders
Segregation has given rise to a distinct African American English. Speech professionals must recognize it to avoid misdiagnosing Black children and wasting valuable educational resources By Yolanda F. Holt Credit: Ariel Skelley/Getty Images “Dr. Holt, I need you to come listen to one of my second graders. This is […]
