“Can a neurologist help with a speech delay?”

Not directly. If your child has a speech delay, then you should speak to your child's pediatrician about a referral for a speech and language evaluation performed by a Speech-Language Pathologist. A Neurologist would only help if your child has a neurological disorder such as stroke, seizures, syndrome, etc. If your child's pediatrician hasn't referred you to one, then likely your child doesn't need to see a neurologist.

Yes especially a pediatric neurologist

I suggest that you consult with a pediatric neurologist to determine if there are any other neurological signs and then you can have an evaluation from a speech therapist.

Hello,

No, a neurologist is not licensed to treat speech delays or disorders. You can find a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist near you by going to: https://www.asha.org/profind/ and clicking "Find an SLP." From there, you can type in your location, age group needed, etc. Early intervention provides the best outcomes with regard to speech and language, so you are heading in the right direction already!
Best of luck!

Karen Young, MS, CCC-SLP

A pediatric neurologist is a beneficial interdisciplinary team member in helping determine the cause of a child's issue related to their nervous system. In order for you to understand the degree of severity of your child's speech delay, you need a direct evaluation from a speech language pathologist in your area to determine what is going on. I cannot make a diagnosis without conducting an assessment myself. But early intervention is key, and if you are being told by a medical professional that speech is delayed, you'll want to consult a pediatric speech language pathologist for assessment and intervention as needed.