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Speech & Language Delay

Speech & Language Delay

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview about speech & language delay, including its risk factors, diagnosis, associated conditions and management. It was created by Selina Chow, a medical student at the University of Toronto with the help of Dr. Rhea D'Costa, a developmental pediatrician at the University of Toronto. 

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Related content:

Podcast: Speech and Language Delay

Case: Speech delay in a 2 year old boy

Note: Crucial skills - First Six Years developmental attainments charts

Note: Crucial skills - School Age developmental attainments chart

 

References

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