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Moving Toward Unity Collaboration Among Families, Educators, and Clinicians to Foster Bilingual Development

Moving Toward Unity Collaboration Among Families, Educators, and Clinicians to Foster Bilingual Development
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Author(s): Evangelos Mantsos (University of Thessaly, Greece)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 18
Source title: Optimizing Bilingual Development in Typical and Atypical Children: Language Acquisition, Use, and Interventions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dimitra V. Katsarou (University of the Aegean, Greece)and Ifigeneia Dosi (Democritus University of Thrace, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1752-6.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter examines the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in promoting bilingualism, particularly among children with diverse developmental profiles. Emphasizing the integration of movement-based strategies the chapter explores how embodied experiences enhance language acquisition and cognitive growth. Drawing from embodied cognition theory and evidence-based practices, it highlights how families, educators, and clinicians can co-construct meaningful, culturally responsive, and inclusive learning environments. The work underscores the affective, social, and linguistic benefits of physical engagement and presents case studies where triadic partnerships led to measurable language gains. While acknowledging barriers such as resource inequities and differing expectations, the book advocates for systemic support, professional development, and innovative technologies to strengthen collaborative practices. Ultimately, it offers a compelling vision of bilingual development as a shared, movement-rich journey shaped by unified, context-sensitive support.

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