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Discussion: Italian Culture

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Italian Culture
What is traditional home-life like (e.g., extended family living in one home, grandmother is primary caregiver, children work to support the family)?

Do other relatives often live in the same neighborhood?

During familial interactions, who is the traditional family authority? Who will make decisions regarding a client's care?

What are the names and titles that are most appropriate to use when interacting with various members of a family?

What is the predominant religion? What are the religious holidays and customs? How might a person's religion influence his or her attitudes toward speech-language pathology services?

What are the predominant beliefs concerning disabilities and interventions?

What are the traditional views of a woman's role? How is a female professional likely to be viewed? What might be the social expectations of a female clinician (e.g., is shaking a man's hand inappropriate)?

What are the traditional views of a child's role in learning? In interacting with adults?

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September 9, 2022

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