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What multilingual learners with disabilities can do: Shifting from myths to meaningful support
Have you ever heard that using two languages is too confusing for multilingual learners with disabilities, so it is better to focus on English only? Or, that students who do not use spoken language cannot communicate meaningfully? These two ideas are harmful myths about how multilingual students learn and grow. Debunking these falsehoods with asset-based approaches and research-based strategies is key to both the academic success and socio-emotional development of multilingual learners with disabilities.
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