Two hundred-thirteen children in grades 1 through 8 were asked to rapidly generate as many names of animals as they could in 60 seconds. These children were age appropriate for their grade level in school, did not receive any form of special education services, and as a group showed (estimated) average intellectual ability. They were primarily from minority (particularly Hispanic) backgrounds and came from families with low socioeconomic status. Normative data are presented. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the age range0grade level score accounted for 21.5% of the variability in fluency scores and the Vocabulary level of the child accounted for an additional 5.7%. Level of performance on this animal fluency task was not lower than what has been reported in primarily white children from middle socioeconomic backgrounds. (JINS, 2008, 14, 143-147.)
American Indians make up a small percentage of the U.S. population but reside in all states and territories and in all major cities. It is critical for rehabilitation psychologists to have an understanding of the unique cultural and ethnic issues associated with service provision to American Indian clientele. Considerations to be taken into account when providing culturally competent care to American Indians include general knowledge about sociopolitical history and current demographics, acculturation and racial identity, important health issues, and beliefs about health and illness. This article provides a brief introduction to facilitate more effective and culturally appropriate rehabilitation and health care to patients of American Indian heritage.
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