Abstract：
Propelled by immigration, language diversity is increasing in the United States, and more young children are exposed to two or more languages at home from birth. Known as dual language learners (DLLs), the benefits of this exposure include multilingual and multiliterate outcomes. However, DLLs introduce complexity for the pediatric provider\'s assessment of language development, identification of potential language delays, and timely referrals. If language delays are not promptly identified and followed with early intervention, they can persist and lead to poor outcomes across multiple domains.
摘要：
在移民的推动下，在美国，语言多样性正在增加，更多的幼儿从出生起就在家里接触两种或两种以上的语言。被称为双语学习者(DLL)，这种暴露的好处包括多语言和多语言结果。然而,DLL为儿科提供者的语言发展评估引入了复杂性，识别潜在的语言延迟，及时转介。如果语言延误没有被及时发现，并随后进行早期干预，它们可以持续存在，并导致多个领域的不良结果。
