Phonological Disorder treatment in Cuauhtémoc

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.