Chapter 18
The road ahead
Ellen Bialystok’s lasting legacy
The lasting impact of Ellen Bialystok’s research
on bilingualism has been momentous. In this concluding chapter, we
synthesize the arguments and evidence presented in previous chapters
to explain how her impressive contributions have helped inform our
understanding of multilingual experiences, its influence in the
educational system, implications for cognition, and neuroplasticity,
as well as creating a protective barrier against age-related decline
known as “cognitive reserve.” With these insights, we point toward
potential future paths that will expand upon Dr. Bialystok’s
groundbreaking work.
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