Mariana Castro

Speech Therapist in Managua · Psychologist · MINSA

I support kids and teens in Managua as they grow in language, speech, and learning

I work with children and teens ages 2 to 15 in Managua. I evaluate each case individually and design a personalized plan based on every patient's needs.

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Speech therapy and educational psychology for children in Managua

Two areas of focus, one shared goal: that your child feels truly supported. Every case is treated individually.

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Speech and language evaluation and intervention

Works on language stimulation and speech sound disorders, from the phonetic and phonological level. Each session blends play, specialized materials, and strategies tailored to each case.

Speech therapy consultation
Mariana sitting on the floor with a book and learning materials, smiling at the cameraEducational psychology

Educational psychology support

Personalized intervention designed to overcome learning difficulties and strengthen cognitive and emotional skills.

Educational psychology consultation
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About

I'm Mariana, specialist in Educational Psychology and Speech Therapy

I've spent more than six years working with children and teenagers in Managua. My work focuses on the evaluation and intervention of learning, language, and speech difficulties, accompanying each patient in the development of communication, comprehension, and expression.

I design personalized strategies to help build skills like reading, writing, math, and fine motor coordination. Every plan starts with an initial evaluation and is adapted to the child's age, pace, and individual needs.

  • Licensed Psychologist
  • MSc in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Registered professional with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health (MINSA). Registration number available on request.

How she works

A clear process, so you know exactly what to expect

  1. 01Step 01

    First session and evaluation

    Information gathering to build the clinical history and to understand the concern that brought the family to consultation.

    50 minutes
  2. 02Step 02

    Personalized plan

    A personalized work plan is developed and carried out through the intervention sessions.

  3. 03Step 03

    Intervention sessions

    The proposed activities are worked through to meet the goals defined in the initial evaluation.

    50 minutes
  4. 04Step 04

    Family check-ins

    Support at home is essential for successful intervention. Specific recommendations to follow at home are always provided.

Frequently asked questions

What parents ask the most

  • Speech therapy (logopedia) evaluates and treats difficulties with speech and language: pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension, and expression. Educational psychology supports the learning process, such as reading, writing, and math. Mariana works in both areas, and the first consultation clarifies which one your child needs.

  • Mariana works with children and teenagers ages 2 to 15. There is no exact age to start: what matters is staying alert to warning signs in language and speech development, or to difficulties at school.

  • It is worth consulting if it is hard to understand what your child says at an age when other children are already understood, if their vocabulary seems smaller than their peers', if they struggle to follow simple instructions, or if they avoid talking. The same goes if a teacher mentions language or learning difficulties. When in doubt, an evaluation clarifies things with no commitment to continue.

  • Those that show up in reading, writing, and math, along with skills like fine motor coordination. Every plan starts with an initial evaluation and is adapted to the child's age, pace, and individual needs.

  • It lasts 50 minutes. Mariana gathers information to build the clinical history and understand what brought the family in. After the evaluation you receive a report.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes, though duration can vary based on each patient's needs.

  • You'll receive an evaluation report. If you decide to continue, a personalized intervention plan is developed, with goals based on what the evaluation found.

  • When indicated, but not always. Support at home is essential for good results, so Mariana always gives recommendations to follow at home.

  • In Managua, in Reparto San Juan, half a block uphill from Parroquia Santa Marta. Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The practice is closed on Sundays.

  • The fastest way is to message her on WhatsApp at +505 8522 1062. She'll coordinate day and time, and before the first session sends you a few brief questions so you arrive prepared.

  • Yes. She is a licensed psychologist with an MSc in Speech-Language Pathology, registered with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health (MINSA). The registration number is available on request.

Contact and location

Speech therapy practice in Reparto San Juan, Managua

The fastest way to schedule is by WhatsApp.

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