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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood speech and language concerns are frequent in primary care.
  • Family physicians are essential for early identification and evaluation of speech and language delays.
  • Parental input and milestone assessments are vital for detecting abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of primary care in identifying children with speech and language delays.
  • To outline key indicators for referral in young children.
  • To emphasize the importance of early intervention and appropriate referrals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common presentations of speech and language delays in primary care.
  • Discussion of the utility of parental concerns, milestone assessment, and screening tools.
  • Emphasis on age-specific testing and referral criteria.

Main Results:

  • Concerning signs at 24 months include limited vocabulary (<50 words), unintelligible speech, and significant deficits on testing.
  • Validated screening tools can assist in clinic evaluations.
  • Early referral is associated with better outcomes and mitigation of long-term communication disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt identification and referral by family physicians are critical for children with speech and language delays.
  • Referral to speech-language pathology and audiology is recommended for all concerning cases.
  • Parents can also self-refer to early intervention programs for children under three.