Attention Problems
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Attention problems are difficulties in maintaining concentration, sustaining effort on a task, or controlling distraction, which can be noticed especially during the school years.
How they show up: They can include being easily distracted, leaving tasks unfinished, seeming not to listen, losing objects, or making frequent careless mistakes in everyday activities.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to consult when these difficulties are persistent, appear in different settings, and affect learning or social interaction.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician usually guides the first evaluation in children, and the speech-language pathologist can help when there are associated language or learning difficulties. If you notice these signs consistently, a professional assessment helps understand what causes them.
Data on 160 doctors who treat attention problems
Which specialist treats attention problems?
Attention problems can be evaluated by a speech therapist when there's an associated language component, and by a pediatrician for a comprehensive assessment of the child. You can book these specialists if you notice the child having trouble concentrating.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in attention problems
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Frequently asked questions
What is attention problems?
Attention problems are difficulties in maintaining concentration, sustaining effort on a task, or controlling distraction, which can be noticed especially during the school years.
Which doctor treats attention problems?
Attention problems can be evaluated by a speech therapist when there's an associated language component, and by a pediatrician for a comprehensive assessment of the child. You can book these specialists if you notice the child having trouble concentrating.