Stuttering
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The speech therapist is the professional who most frequently works on stuttering, a disturbance of speech fluency in which repetitions of sounds or syllables, prolongations, or blocks appear that interrupt the natural rhythm of speaking.
Context: it usually begins in childhood, during the language development stage, and its intensity can vary depending on the situation or emotional state.
Impact: in some cases it may be accompanied by tension when speaking or discomfort in social situations.
Which professionals get involved? in addition to the speech therapist, the audiologist, the pediatrician and, when there is an emotional component, the psychologist or the psychiatrist may take part in the approach. If you notice that speech fluency affects communication, an early evaluation often makes a difference.
Data on 718 doctors who treat stuttering
Which specialist treats stuttering?
For stuttering, the recommended specialist to see is an audiologist, a speech therapist, or a psychologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stuttering
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
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. José Ramón Olivas C.
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. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Frequently asked questions
What is stuttering?
The speech therapist is the professional who most frequently works on stuttering, a disturbance of speech fluency in which repetitions of sounds or syllables, prolongations, or blocks appear that interrupt the natural rhythm of speaking.
Which doctor treats stuttering?
For stuttering, the recommended specialist to see is an audiologist, a speech therapist, or a psychologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.