Abstract

Communication disorders present significant challenges worldwide, affecting individuals across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Effective evaluation of clients with these disorders necessitates a nuanced understanding of cultural competence, language diversity, and global variations in healthcare access and perceptions. This abstract explores key considerations for evaluating diverse and global clients with communication disorders, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity, linguistic adaptation of assessment tools, and collaborative approaches. By integrating these strategies, speech-language pathologists can enhance diagnostic accuracy, tailor interventions to individual cultural contexts, and promote equitable healthcare outcomes for all clients.