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Volume 2, Issue 3 (Suppl) J Speech Pathol Ther
ISSN: 2472-5005, an open access journal ISLPC 2017
May 22-23, 2017
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May 22-23, 2017 Las Vegas, USA
International Conference on
Speech Language Pathology
Regina L Enwefa, J Speech Pathol Ther 2017, 2:3,(Suppl)
The impact of poverty, homelessness and mental health on language skills of children
This presentation will report findings on poverty, homelessness and mental health of children within the United States as
compared to other countries. The presentation will define poverty; identify types of poverty, homelessness and mental
health, highlighting prevalence and incidence of poverty, homelessness and mental health to include language skills that are
affected by these conditions. Additionally, the presentation will delineate strategies for speech language pathologists and other
professionals who provide therapeutic intervention to these children. Furthermore, the presentation will provide essential
framework for strategies and implementation of language skills and behavioral characteristics that will have a positive
impact for generational diversity in children. Lastly, the presentation will make recommendations for culturally responsive
approaches for educators and community partners on how to effectively reach children who are homeless, in poverty and have
mental health needs.
Biography
Regina L Enwefa is a Professor in the Department of Speech Language Pathology at Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, USA. She has taught both
undergraduate and graduate courses and is frequently invited to present at national, international and state conferences, community groups, medical facilities and
school districts. She has extensive experience in neurogenic disorders, dysphagia, AAC, autism and sensory processing disorders. She is board certified in Holistic
Health and specializes in herbs, nutrition and functional medicine. She has published extensively that includes articles, books, monographs and book chapters. She is an
Oxford Round Table Scholar, University of Oxford, Oxford, England and a Fellow of Office of Special Education Programs, Fellow of the Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitation Services and Fellow of Office of Maternal and Child Health.
Regina L Enwefa
Southern University A&M College, USA