Articulation Disorder: symptoms and which specialist to see

Articulation Disorder

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Seeing a specialist is helpful when a person, especially in childhood, has persistent difficulty pronouncing speech sounds correctly: this is called an articulation deficiency or articulation disorder.

What it is: It is an alteration in the way sounds are produced or combined when speaking, which can make the message hard to understand for those listening.

Common signs:

Substitution, omission, or distortion of certain sounds
Speech that is unclear for the expected age
Frustration when trying to communicate

Whom to see for evaluation? The speech-language pathologist is the professional who evaluates and supports these language difficulties, with help from the pediatrician and, when needed, the psychologist. If the difficulty articulating persists over time, it's advisable to seek a professional evaluation that provides clarity.

Data on 351 doctors who treat articulation disorder

Typical price

$500 MXN

17% below the national median

50% charge between $400 and $700 MXN

89% with verified license

Which specialist treats articulation disorder?

An articulation deficiency (difficulty pronouncing sounds) should be evaluated by a speech therapist, and in some cases a psychologist can also help. You can book with these specialists if you or your child have trouble pronouncing certain words. Speech therapy usually improves articulation.

Speech Therapist Psychologist