Phonological Disorder
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When a child has difficulty correctly pronouncing the speech sounds expected for their age, it may be a phonological disorder. It is a language development disturbance, not a problem of intelligence.
How it shows up? The child omits, substitutes, or distorts certain sounds, which makes their speech hard to understand for those around them.
Which specialist treats it? The speech-language pathologist evaluates and works on the production of speech sounds; the pediatrician guides the initial visit and the psychologist helps when a broader assessment is needed.
When should it be checked? If a child's speech is understood less than expected for their age or this affects their communication, seeing a professional allows for an early and timely assessment of language development.
Data on 403 doctors who treat phonological disorder
Which specialist treats phonological disorder?
Phonological disorder is evaluated by a speech-language pathologist, a specialist in language and speech, with support from a psychologist, a pediatrician, or a complementary therapist. See a specialist if the child has difficulty pronouncing sounds clearly compared to others their age.
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Doctors specialized in phonological disorder
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. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Frequently asked questions
What is phonological disorder?
When a child has difficulty correctly pronouncing the speech sounds expected for their age, it may be a phonological disorder. It is a language development disturbance, not a problem of intelligence.
Which doctor treats phonological disorder?
Phonological disorder is evaluated by a speech-language pathologist, a specialist in language and speech, with support from a psychologist, a pediatrician, or a complementary therapist. See a specialist if the child has difficulty pronouncing sounds clearly compared to others their age.