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.
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 44 doctors who treat phonological disorder
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Doctors specialized in phonological disorder
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
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 usually treated by specialists in speech therapist, complementary therapist, pediatrician, psychologist.