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Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal Reflection
This tool was developed to heighten your awareness of how you view clients/patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. *There is no answer key; however, you should review responses that you rated 5, 4, and even 3.
Ratings: 1 Strongly Agree 2 Agree 3 Neutral 4 Disagree 5 Strongly Disagree
2 was the response for all these questions I answered except where 1 is filed in.
__ I treat all of my clients with respect for their culture.
__1_I do not impose my beliefs and value systems on my clients, their family members, or their friends.
___1 I believe that it is acceptable to use a language other than English in the U.S.
___ I accept my clients’ decisions as to the degree to which they choose to acculturate into the dominant culture.
___ I provide services to clients who are GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning).
___ I am driven to respond to others’ insensitive comments or behaviors.
___ I do not participate in insensitive comments or behaviors.
__1_ I am aware that the roles of family members may differ within or across culture or families.
__1_ I recognize family members and other designees as decision makers for services and support.
___ I respect non-traditional family structures (e.g., divorced parents, same gender parents, grandparents as caretakers).
___ I understand the difference between a communication disability and a communication difference.
___ I understand that views of the aging process may influence the clients’/families’ decision to seek intervention.
___ I understand that there are several American English dialects. I recognize that all English speakers use a dialect of English.
I understand that the use of a foreign accent or limited English skill is not a reflection of:
___ Reduced intellectual capacity
___ The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a native language
I understand how culture can affect child-rearing practices such as:
___ Discipline ___ Dressing ___ Toileting ___ Feeding ___ Self-help skills ___ Expectations for the future ___ Communication
I understand the impact of culture on life activities, such as:
___ Education ___ Family roles ___ Religion/faith-based practices ___ Gender roles ___ Alternative medicine ___ Customs or superstitions ___ Employment ___ Perception of time ___ Views of wellness ___ Views of disabilities ___ The value of Western medical treatment
I understand my clients’ cultural norms may influence communication in many ways, including:
___ Eye contact ___ Interpersonal space __ Use of gestures __ Comfort with silence ___ Turn-taking ___ Topics of conversation ___ Asking and responding to questions ___ Greetings ___ Interruptions ___ Use of humor ___ Decision-making roles
_____________________ *While several sources were consulted in the development of this checklist, the following document inspired its design: Goode, T. D. (1989, revised 2002). Promoting cultural and linguistic competence self-assessment checklist for personnel Providing services and supports in early intervention and childhood settings.
Reference this material as: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2010). Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal reflection. Available from www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/practice/multicultural/personalreflections.pdf.
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