Phonological disorders, with their various symptoms, can be broadly categorized into two types. It is advisable to seek guidance from a doctor or speech therapist for a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes behind your child’s display of phonological disorder signs.

  1. Inconsistent Phonological Disorder: In this type, children may consistently mispronounce or misunderstand specific words in different ways. Pronouncing words like “bag” as “dag” or “lag” in varying combinations makes comprehension challenging. Kids may struggle to recognize the critical differences in pronunciation, complicating efforts to teach them the correct words.

  2. Consistent Phonological Disorder: Children exhibiting signs of a consistent phonological disorder consistently make errors in speech that are repeated across different words. These contextual errors remain consistent within sentences and can be reliably repeated across various conversations. Identifying these consistent errors is crucial for targeted intervention through speech therapy or initial diagnosis.