Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Age 5 and Younger: Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for speech and language delay and disorders in children aged 5 years or younger. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go to http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Topic/recommendation-summary/speech-and-language-delay-and-disorders-in-children-age-5-and-younger-screening. A fact sheet that explains the final recommendation in plain language is also available. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the July 7 online issue ofPediatrics.