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Kidd's Stuttering Act Promotes Early Detection for Kids

12/4/2025

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Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, with Representatives Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures, will introduce the Kidd's Stuttering Act to expand early detection for stuttering among children aged 2 to 6 on Medicaid and CHIP.
The act would require stuttering screenings during wellness visits for those children.
It would require coverage for speech therapy services.
McDowell said early identification significantly improves recovery chances.
Kidd-Gilchrist is a dedicated advocate for stuttering awareness.

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Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, with Representatives Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures, will introduce the Kidd's Stuttering Act to expand early detection for stuttering among children aged 2 to 6 on Medicaid and CHIP.
The act would require stuttering screenings during wellness visits for those children.
It would require coverage for speech therapy services.
McDowell said early identification significantly improves recovery chances.
Kidd-Gilchrist is a dedicated advocate for stuttering awareness.