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Who will you involve in the management of a 4 year old with speech and language delay.
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Community paediatrician- coordinates care
Speech and language therapist- assesses child an formulates a management plan
Audiologist- important to exclude associated deafness and organise appropriate referral
Occupational therapist- if other associated disabilities
School- may need a special school or to sit at a particular position in class
Social worker- to assist family with provision of respite, and other needs
Child psychiatrist-may be needed in cases of elective mutism