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Is it bilingualism, or something else?
Many multilingual families enter the school year wondering whether their child’s language development is typical, or whether something else may be going on.
Families are often told to “wait and see” or even to stop using a home language. But bilingualism does not cause speech-language disorders, and multilingual children need to be understood within their full linguistic and emotional context.
In this webinar, Karin Martin and Sarah Shellard, help families feel more informed, less guilty, and better prepared before school starts.
What we’ll cover
During the session, we’ll explore:
🔹 what bilingual / multilingual development really means
🔹 common myths about bilingualism, speech delay, and confusion
🔹 when to look deeper at speech-language concerns
🔹 why dropping a home language is not automatically the solution
🔹 practical next steps to support communication, wellbeing, and confidence
What’s included
🎥 After the webinar, you’ll receive:
– full video recording
– downloadable handout / resources
Date, time & format
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM Eastern Time / 6:00 PM Madrid time
💻 Online via Zoom ✨ €57 early bird / €70 full price
Ready to join us?
Meet Your Experts
Dr. Karin Martin
Multilingualism Consultant, linguist, and founder of The Multilingual Garden. Karin supports families raising children with more than one language and helps them make informed, realistic decisions about home languages, schooling, and multilingual development.
Sarah Shellard, MS, CCC-SLP
Bilingual speech-language pathologist supporting children and families with communication, speech, and language needs. Sarah brings a clinical perspective to help families understand when language concerns may need deeper attention and professional support.