Early Language Developmental Delay

Language delays are one of the most common concerns brought up in pediatric well visits. Dr. Jennifer Poon, a pediatric specialist in Development and Behavior, joins Dr. Sarah Straka and medical student Alisha Patel to discuss how to recognize and manage language delays. Specifically, they will:

1. Define and understand language delay.
2. Recognize the initial signs and symptoms of language delays.
3. Identify and explain clinical pearls of potential etiologies of language delays.
4. Recognize the developmental milestones for language based on age.
5. Discuss the prevalence of language delays as well as identify the risk factors and patient demographics that have an increased susceptibility.
6. Understand the initial diagnostic approach to the child with suspected language delay.
7. Review the most common interventions when a child has language delay.
8. Understand how to best discuss the prognosis for language delays and counsel the families and caregivers

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