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Diagnostic accuracy of parent reports for speech-language disorders in young children: a meta-analysis.

Sep 2026 · Pediatric Research · 0 citations · 44 references
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of parent-report instruments for identifying speech and/or language disorders in children aged 0-6 years shows that several validated parent-report instruments demonstrate good accuracy for identifying children at risk, supporting their use in primary care and developmental follow-up pathways.

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