This fact sheet on speech and language disorders is presented in English and Spanish. It provides information on the definition of speech and language disorders and possible causes; the incidence (about one in ten people); and characteristics of delayed communication, speech disorders, and language disorders. It notes educational implications, including consultations with the speech language pathologist on how best to facilitate the child's classroom communication, cooperation with the child's family regarding speech therapy goals and techniques, and appropriate use of electronic communication aids. Six print resources also available on the World Wide Web and eight relevant organizations are identified. (DB)