Early childhood services which seek to promote early language development are hampered by the absence of reliable methods to identify children who may develop persistent language difficulties. This is because of variability in preschool children's language development and that existing measures have limited diagnostic accuracy. In this study, we…

The history, present programs, attendance figures, staffing, services delivered, and functions of child health care in Australia are presented. (SB)

Galectosaemia, a treatable and potentially preventable cause of brain damage and mental retardation is discussed with emphasis on neonatal screening tests, treatment with a galactose-free diet, and evidence of treatment effectiveness. (DB)