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Dr. Katherine McKernan
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech language pathologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Katherine specializes in working with children with autism, speech sound disorder including childhood apraxia of speech, early intervention, bilingualism, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). During in-home or online/virtual speech-language therapy, Dr. Katherine's focus is on parent coaching. Parent coaching, the most research-based treatment for many pediatric speech and language disorders, allows parents to take back control over their child's speech, language, and communication development by learning to apply speech and language techniques with their child throughout the day. Dr. Katherine, who recevied her Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) from Northwestern University, holds the highest clinical degree available to speech-language pathologists.
4 years
Experience
Dr. Katherine McKernan
- San Diego, CA
- Northwestern University
- Accepting new patients
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What age should a child see a speech pathologist if not talking?
Speech-language pathologists work with children as young as 15 months to support speech, language, and communication development. You should find a pediatric speech-language pathologist READ MORE
Speech-language pathologists work with children as young as 15 months to support speech, language, and communication development. You should find a pediatric speech-language pathologist near you.
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Why does my daughter hit her head when she can't say something?
It sounds like your daughter may be frustrated by her difficulty communicating. You should find a pediatric speech-language pathologist who can support your family.
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It sounds like your daughter may be frustrated by her difficulty communicating. You should find a pediatric speech-language pathologist who can support your family.
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Should I be concerned that my almost 2 year old doesn't say many words?
Most children say their first word around 12 months old, and by 18 months most children should be able to say between 50 and 250 words. A speech-language pathologist can help you READ MORE
Most children say their first word around 12 months old, and by 18 months most children should be able to say between 50 and 250 words. A speech-language pathologist can help you teach your child more words.
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
What doctor should I take my child to for his stutter?
Find a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering. Stuttering is common in toddlers (called "developmental stuttering") and toddlers often grow out of READ MORE
Find a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering. Stuttering is common in toddlers (called "developmental stuttering") and toddlers often grow out of stuttering. However, it's important that you and your child's other caregivers learn strategies to minimize the impact of the stutter to help him grow out of it.
How do I help a child I adopted with speech delays?
Find a pediatric speech-language pathologist in your area who can diagnose and treat your daughter's speech and language difficulties.
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
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Find a pediatric speech-language pathologist in your area who can diagnose and treat your daughter's speech and language difficulties.
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
