title: Early identification of communication problems.
abstract: Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of routine early screening of children's speech development. Mary Gale et al describe an innovative package which can be used by health visitors and parents to ensure they correctly identify those children needing referral for specialist intervention.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Gale
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Holloway
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Roulstone
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation