Which department should I visit if my child is not talking?
Disease description:
My child is four years old now, and I've noticed that she still doesn't speak very clearly. Sometimes, she can't say many things at all, so I'd like to take her to the hospital for some evaluations. Which department should we visit for a child who has difficulty speaking?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
If a child is not speaking, parents can visit the pediatric care department or a specialized language clinic at a qualified medical institution for evaluation and treatment. This condition is often related to abnormal language development, which falls within the scope of pediatric care. However, if a hospital offers a specialized outpatient service for language development, it would be more appropriate to seek care there, as it can better support and promote the child's language development.
