Multilingual Matters for Monolingual SLPs: Best Practice 101
Course: #5699Level: Introductory 1 Hour 42 Reviews
This course is an overview of the linguistic and cultural considerations all SLPs must take when working with patients/clients who are bilingual, bidialectal, or speak English as a second language, even when managing such cases in English. Common pitfalls, myths, and resources will be reviewed.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify common areas of mismanagement of multilingual speakers.
- After this course, participants will be able to list requisite cultural and linguistic competencies for managing multilingual speakers, even when treating in English.
- After this course, participants will be able to list competencies for managing phonological, speech, and feeding issues in multilingual speakers.
- After this course, participants will be able to cite important resources for managing multilingual patients and students.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe benefits and characteristics of multilingual functioning and development.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction & Overview |
| 5-10 Minutes | Dispelling Myths |
| 10-20 Minutes | Cultural & Linguistic Competence |
| 20-35 Minutes | Distinguishing Disorder form Difference |
| 35-50 Minutes | Language Assessment & Management Considerations |
| 50-55 Minutes | Speech & Swallowing Considerations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusions & Q&A |
Reviews
42 Reviews
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Ashley
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October 27, 2016
Very useful information on the myths of bilingual learners
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Kristin
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October 24, 2016
I really liked the way the characteristics of a second language learner were explained and looking at the whole history of the culture and the family and how that needs to be considered in evaluations. I really liked "asking the right question in the right way."
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Olga
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October 18, 2016
The instructor clarified concerns I had in approaching interventions with second language students.
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Emily
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October 18, 2016
I work in a district where many of my students are multilingual. I loved this presentation and found that information helpful for me and my students! Thank you and please present more great information like this!
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Member
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October 17, 2016
Specific information about typical bilingual language acquisition
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Laura
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October 16, 2016
The clear and concise information. It followed a progression providing a nice overview of working within cultural differences.
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Member
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October 16, 2016
Everything
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Member
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October 14, 2016
organized and easy to follow
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Member
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October 13, 2016
the wealth of information regarding L1 and L2 and how they develop at the same time
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Member
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October 11, 2016
Great introduction, will be able to use the references to further my knowledge.
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Member
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October 10, 2016
clear
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Member
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October 9, 2016
no comment
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Member
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October 7, 2016
The course contains much information on an impoortant topic that has received too little discussion and too little research
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Member
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October 6, 2016
differences between bilingual and multilingual were explained
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Member
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October 6, 2016
I like the general information to give to my colleagues in special educaiton
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Member
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October 6, 2016
Although I appreciated the great amount of info provided on the slides, the presenter simply read the slides without offering additional information or examples.
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Member
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October 4, 2016
I could understand all the criteria.
by
Member
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October 4, 2016
easy to understand, good basic examples
by
Member
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September 30, 2016
Information that was new to me
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Member
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September 29, 2016
Great review of information and relevant material to share with monolingual coworkers working with multiculturalAnd bilingual families.
by
Member
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September 29, 2016
I appreciated the questions asked by live viewers at the end of the course as well as the audio+visual presentation.
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Meredith
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September 29, 2016
good overview
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Member
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September 28, 2016
I learned a little but not an overwhelming amount.
by
Member
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September 26, 2016
the course content was great!
by
Member
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September 26, 2016
Great info.
by
Member
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September 23, 2016
Detailed and very functional information that I will be able to apply directly to my job.
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Julian
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September 22, 2016
Relevance
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Member
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September 22, 2016
Very good clear explanation of language differences and disorders.
by
Member
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September 21, 2016
clear and comprehensive explanations
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Nancy Sever
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September 21, 2016
relevance of topic
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Member
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September 21, 2016
It was easy to understand and clear with explaining and defining terminology.
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Amy
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September 21, 2016
The material was very organized and easy to follow. It covered what I expected, based on the course description.
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Andrea
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September 20, 2016
Being able to follow along with the powerpoint and take notes
by
Member
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September 19, 2016
Organized and simple format with each section highlighted with its content
by
Member
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September 15, 2016
good review of what I know of subject
by
Member
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September 14, 2016
lots of information
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Member
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September 13, 2016
The presenter was enthusiastic about the topic.
by
Member
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September 13, 2016
Well paced
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Ellen
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September 10, 2016
There were some great talking points on bilingualism to families who have young children and who really want them to learn English, and to support them to continue their L1 in the homes.
by
Member
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September 9, 2016
very cursory - common knowledge information only - should be more in depth and specific for a 101 course
by
Member
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September 9, 2016
It reinforces what I've learned on the job especially that children learning a second language and who are impaired can be distinguished from other children who are not impaired.
by
Member
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September 7, 2016
The basic explanation of appropriate assessment of bilingual speakers. The information provided else where has been confusing and contradictory at times.
by
Member
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September 7, 2016
Clear and concise information.
by
Member
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September 5, 2016
Good information
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Caitlyn
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September 4, 2016
The information was clear and easy to follow.
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Member
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August 31, 2016
Information was presented was easy to follow and relevant to my caseload.
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Sarah
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August 31, 2016
The information presented was well organized, with many additional resources included. It is a VERY basic overview -- meant for clinicians who are just starting to work with multilingual/multicultural clients.
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Paula
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August 30, 2016
At home
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Member
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August 30, 2016
Although it was titled that it was for the Monolingual SLP, I thought it focused more on how important it is to be bilingual.
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paige
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August 29, 2016
This is the best comprehensive information I have read in this area and was provided in a concise manner with great references THANK YOU!
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Ann
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August 24, 2016
the many excellent references that were given
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Kerry
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August 18, 2016
This course clearly laid out the things that are alike between an L2 learner and a child with a language disorder.
by
Member
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August 15, 2016
Great refresher course!
by
Member
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August 13, 2016
This is an excellent introduction with good resources. For me it was a review.
by
Member
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August 10, 2016
It give us a lot of documentation and websites usefully. It show me the differences between a normal developtment and a rely delay
by
Member
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August 10, 2016
The information presented was clear, concise, and practical.
by
Member
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August 9, 2016
The information will be very useful as I have a large Hispanic population at the school in which I work.
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Susan
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August 9, 2016
Very good information for our increasingly diverse populations.
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Shanda
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August 6, 2016
I have a very diverse workload and this information was very relevant to my day to day therapy.
by
Member
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August 5, 2016
The content is easy to understand and covers a broad sense of material.
by
Member
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August 2, 2016
Basic information about working with bilingual students
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Kristine
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July 27, 2016
Very nice overall outline of considerations and terminology when working with bilingual children
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Member
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July 26, 2016
very clear and organized. Excellent information. Helpful specific examples.
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Lisa
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July 26, 2016
Very good information. The presentation was well organized.
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Kevin
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July 25, 2016
I appreciated the links to checklists and other related information from ASHA.
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Julie
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July 25, 2016
The scope of the information covered in the presentation. Additionally, participation in this course confirmed and expanded my knowledge as a monolingual SLP. This course also provided many useful references which I will be sure to use and share with colleagues.
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Member
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July 24, 2016
Good overview of the inherent pitfalls when assessing a bilingual client.
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LORRAINE
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July 22, 2016
Relevant background information for managing multicultural individuals in therapy.
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BARBARA
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July 22, 2016
The speaker's knowledge and inclusiveness of even dialects in English that she also compared to bilingualism. The test also helped to reinforced the importance points of the presentation.
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Manimegalai
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July 22, 2016
The information presented was very easy to understand which I could use to train my staff members. - emphasizing the fact that being a bilingual is an advantage and not the other way.
by
Member
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July 21, 2016
Very functional and meaningful!
by
Member
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July 20, 2016
Specific examples
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Member
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July 20, 2016
It is relevant to my current caseload and gave good information about how to go about treating this child.
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Lisa
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July 18, 2016
I really appreciated this topic, presenters data, and useful as a school based SLP working with bilingual students/families.
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Mayra
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July 16, 2016
It gave important information to professionals that work with minority-language patients.
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Elizabeth
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July 16, 2016
Very organized manner in presenting material.
by
Member
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July 14, 2016
good review of dual language info
by
Member
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July 14, 2016
Very engaging and easy to follow. Pertinent information!
by
Member
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July 13, 2016
information provided is relevant to my caseload
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Crystal
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July 13, 2016
The content was good but the instructor seemed lost
by
Member
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July 12, 2016
Good, thorough information, presented in a well organized manner.
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Lisa
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July 12, 2016
I have many bilingual students on my caseload
by
Member
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July 7, 2016
Great information, very clear and useful.
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Patricia
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July 7, 2016
Very thorough and pertinent information
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Linda
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July 7, 2016
New information presented in a clear manner with little time wasted--It would have been a little better if she had spoken a little slower.
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Sheila
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July 7, 2016
Information on BICS and CALPS, as well as helpful information regarding best practices with testing materials.
by
Member
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July 7, 2016
This provided a nice general, but informative overview of the considerations of therapy with bilingual clients.
by
Member
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July 7, 2016
Clear, concise, and supported by research.
by
Member
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July 6, 2016
Topic was directly related to the population I work with.
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Barbara
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July 4, 2016
Organization, clarity, rate of presentation, coordination of oral verbage and info on slides, level of content.
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Annette
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July 1, 2016
Straightforward, easy to understand, logical, relevant to all school SLPs
by
Member
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June 30, 2016
Wonderful resources!
by
Member
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June 30, 2016
Great points about normal developmental "errors" that a child learning a second language will make.
by
Lea
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June 30, 2016
i enjoyed the course. Some of information presented was new to me.
by
Member
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June 29, 2016
Interesting information! Good resource for school-based SLPs to have handy.
by
Member
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June 29, 2016
It was mostly review for me, but I will plan to take another course in the same topic soon, at the advanced level.
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Cherry
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June 29, 2016
Very informative
by
Member
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June 28, 2016
Very relevant. Important information for all educators to know.
by
Member
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June 22, 2016
Easy to follow and very useful information
by
Member
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June 22, 2016
Great information that can be used immediately.
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