SOCAL Therapies and resources shared by Autism Families
Some Autism Providers are rated appropriately according to the Autism Individual Needs by: High Functioning Independent (HFI), Mild Support (MS), High Support Verbal (HSV), High Support Non-Verbal (HSNV)
(562) 435-0818 | brucebothwell@yahoo.com
4401 Atlantic Ave Suite 244
Long Beach, CA 90807
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Private Pay
Setting: Phone Call, Online, In-Office
Services vary per client and range from a single meeting to on-going representation of your family and advocating for your child’s educational rights.
(310) 766-5003
Los Angeles County
Special Education Advocacy supporting IEP processes, placement and program identification * Experienced parents of special needs children * Provides instruction in advocacy skills * Work with many school districts, regional centers and families. * Offers support with educational placement, appropriate support services and interventions, securing assessments in all areas of suspected disability, independent educational evaluations (IEE) and appeals, IEP support, measurable goal writing,correspondence/request letter writing and support and due process mediation negotiations * Will work with your family as a team to address your concerns * Collaborative model and efforts to teach you to be an effective advocate for your child * Provides referrals for interventions therapies providers, support groups and family support.
Parent of child with special needs. Firm supports children with developmental challenges and their families also providing parent counseling and in-home support.
(562) 270-4221 | EducationalSuccessExpert@gmail.com
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Serving Ages: K to 12th Grade
Setting: Phone Call or Zoom
I am here to support ANY Parent and Student with navigating, and thriving, through the complex K-12 Educational Experience. Focusing my expertise on IEP's & 504 plans, as well as the WHOLE CHILD approach (Academics, Behavior, Mental Health)
My experience as a High School Biology Teacher for 7yrs, followed by 4yrs in the Vice Principal/Dean of Students role, guided me to this career path of Supporting and Coaching ANY Stakeholder looking for Growth and Success with their K-12 Experience.
Offers free 20min Consultation.
(858) 534-6912
8110 La Jolla Shores Dr #201,
La Jolla, CA 92037
Serving Ages: 12months to 36months
Accept Pay: Free
Setting: In-Office
Your child may be eligible to participate in one of our research projects. Your family's involvement will help advance the effort to understand, diagnose, and treat autism. Participating families will gain valuable insight into their child's cognitive, verbal, and social development. Additionally, families receive a comprehensive report based on the standard measures used so that our Center can compare your child to his/her peers of the same age. The discoveries made from our research depends upon the participation of families like yours!
(855) 223-7123
4300 Long Beach BLVD Suite 100,
Long Beach, CA 90807
Serving Ages 2yrs to 18yrs
Accepts: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office
Comprehensive, customized, high-quality autism care.
(562) 431-9293 | info@autismpartnership.com
200 Marina Drive,
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Medical Insurance, Regional Center Funding, Private Pay, *SDP Funding
Setting: In-Office, Consultations
Provides a wide range of services for children and their families as well as training for professionals who are involved in the treatment and education of children with autism.
(562) 794-9379 | Heroesbarbershopoc@gmail.com
4747 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Private Pay
I offer haircuts, color, & hair extensions in a comfortable, private setting. Come, relax & enjoy a beverage while I take care of your hair needs. 20% off color services for military & 1st resp families.
Super Patient, experienced with neurodiverse kiddos and excellent cutting skills. Highly recommended by a Parent with an Autism Child.
(855) 726-7810
17752 Sky Park Cir STE 140,
Irvine, CA 92614
Serving All Ages
Accepts: *Free
Provides education, support and empowerment to families and individuals affected by autism to enrich their lives
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Private Pay, SDP, *Free
Setting: Online
Make sure every child with disabilities or developmental delays can access the services and supports they need, when they need them.
(714) 723-6271 | seastarpediatricdentistry@gmail.com
5001 W Cerritos Ave suite b,
Cypress, CA 90630
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office
Serving pediatric patients from 0-18 years old, as well as patients with disabilities of all ages. Tongue/Lip Tie Evaluations and Revisions.
(714) 681-6382 | palomaconnections@gmail.com
Serving Ages: 5 - 12yrs
Accepts: Private Pay
Setting: In-Home
DIR/Floortime L2 Practitioner/SLPA serving Orange and LA furthering social emotional development.
(949) 529-0280 | JohnGilliesLCSW@gmail.com
19772 MacAutur Blvd. Suite 260,
Irvine, CA 92612
Serving Ages: All Ages
Accepts: Private Pay
Setting: In-Home, In-Office, and Consultations
Understand a child’s unique individual profile and strengthen the child’s developmental capacities. John supports parents in carrying out meaningful, reciprocal interactions with their child, which helps them feel more connected and engaged with one another.
310-328-0276 ext. 520 | MCampos@momentum4all.org
1815 W 213th Street, Suite 100,
Torrance, CA 90501
Serving Ages: 18months to 36months
Accepts Pay: Regional Center Funding
Setting: In-Clinic
Leaps and Bounds is a center-based early intervention program that combines educational and therapeutic approaches to nurture children’s overall growth and development in preparation for preschool and community-based programs.
Sensory and language-enriched therapy program designed for children ages 18 months to three years who have been identified with developmental delays.
Includes a social language-cognition group led by an early intervention teacher and group occupational, physical, and speech therapies.
Offers four developmental centers: Sensory-motor, cognition, gross motor, and language/oral motor to provide opportunities for children to practice what they are learning in their group therapies.
Children participate in exploratory play based on the philosophy of Floortime with opportunities for circle, snack, and share times
(310) 825-4821 | agonzaleztofiga@mednet.ucla.edu
1000 Veteran Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Serving Ages: 18months to 36months
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance, Regional Center Funding, Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
The UCLA Intervention Program's team works closely with parents to design a program plan for their child. Our team includes the medical director (a pediatrician with a subspecialty in developmental behavioral pediatrics) and colleagues in the subspecialty; early childhood educators; physical and occupational therapists; assistant teachers; the director; and administrative support staff. The Intervention Program's services include:
Infant services: (birth to 18 months, 1:1 ratio)
Toddler program: (18 to 36 months, 2:1 ratio)
Individual physical therapy
Individual occupational therapy
Pollywog Pool Play Program
(321) 259-7111 | info@rossignolmedicalcenter.com
24541 Pacific Park Dr., #210
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Serving Ages: All Ages
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office
Our practice style can best be described as functional and integrative medicine. While these terms mean different things to different people, functional medicine as listed on this website pertains to identifying and treating abnormalities that lead to impaired functioning of cells, such as problems with mitochondria (the parts of cells that create energy), oxidative stress (damage to cells caused by a lack of antioxidants and/or exposure to environmental toxicants), metabolism (the biochemical pathways that occur inside cells) and inflammation (swelling and abnormal immune responses that adversely affect cellular functioning and the communication between cells).
Keeping Opportunities Open With Early Testing:
Developmental Screening and Testing
ADD/ADHD Screening and Testing
Autism Screening
Behavior Assessments
IEP and Related Services Consultation and Guidance
(888) 350-6144
1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Serving under 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office, Teletherapy
Integrative Health Pediatrician for children with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions. Offers Telehealth.
EVERYTHING AUTISM supports & educates families by providing virtual parent training, BEYOND THE LABEL, to facilitate success at home and school!
Services Offered:
Parent Coaching
Sensory Coaching
Homeschool Coaching
As a Homeschool Coach, I develop an individualized Education Profile, along with a corresponding Sensory Plan specific to the individual needs of the child. I guide and support parents towards the development and implementation of a home school program, while incorporating sensory integration strategies specifically designed to facilitate academic success. Services are provided virtually. Coaching sessions are individualized to fit the needs of each child, as well as, the culture of the family dynamics.
(626) 639-8272 | jessica@inclusivehomeschoolcoach.com
Serving All Ages
Setting: Virtual
Jessica is a Credentialed Classroom Teacher, Independent Study Advisor, Homeschool Coach, Homeschool Parent. With a diverse educational background, and have worn multiple hats in the educational world. I began as a classroom teacher and spent the majority of her career in a kindergarten classroom. Later, she became an independent study advisor for many different grade levels, however, she ultimately specialized in TK, K, and 1st grade families. Jessica then transitioned to an administrative role, where she supported other Independent Study Advisors, and ensured program compliance. Currently, Jessica is homeschooling our youngest child and loving the freedom that comes with being a home educator.
Jessica's journey, both in the classroom and as a parent, has equipped her to understand the unique needs of learners, including neurodiversity, gender non-conforming, and mental illness. She have also worked with 2E learners, accelerated learners, and gifted learners. Jessica believes in seeing and authentically teaching the whole child. She can support your homeschooling journey, regardless of your approach or experience level. She can provide non-judgmental guidance to help you find the right path for your family, adapting as your journey evolves.
562-900-5016 | info@growtheducationalservices.com
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance, SDP, Private Pay
Setting: In-Home, Virtual
Our mission is to provide evidence-based quality speech therapy, mental health services, and social groups for children and teens. We aim to actively serve the needs of the local multilingual community, with expertise, compassion, empathy and understanding, by providing quality and holistic services necessary to bridge the gap between ineffective and effective communication. We strive to acquire, improve, and reach the highest level of communication and individual functional potential that is possible. Services are provided by therapists who are licensed and credentialed in the state of California.
Our services are child-led and include parent education. We provide in-home and virtual services.
Augmentative and Assistive Technology (AAC)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy*
Educational Therapy
Executive Functioning Therapy
Infant/Child Development
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
PEERS® Classes*
Speech & Language Therapy
Socialization Training*
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) groups
(949) 842-5163 | drhelenajohnson@gmail.com
1151 Dove St., Suite 113
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Helena Johnson, Ph.D., BCBA
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
She has dedicated her training and career to the assessment and treatment of childhood disorders. She began her graduate training in the area of neuropsychology assessment of children with developmental disabilities and later spent several years specializing in the areas of cognitive-behavioral therapy, childhood anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. While Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable in all aspects of child development and childhood disorders, she has specialized training and experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, child anxiety disorders, ADHD, and related developmental delays and disabilities.
(424) 269-3400 | info@napacenter.org
11840 S La Cienega Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90250
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance, Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
Duration: 2-6hrs a day 5 days a week
Short term Program. 3 weeks. Our intensive therapy programs, which may include combinations of occupational, physical, & speech therapy, are customized for each child based on their needs & goals.
(310) 540-1630 | info@pediatricminds.com
3524 Torrance Blvd., Suite 104,
Torrance, CA 90503
Serving Ages 30 months to 7yrs
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance, Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
Duration: 3hrs a day 5 days a week
Short term Program. 10weeks. The Early Childhood Treatment Center (ECTC) at Pediatric Minds is a short-term Intensive Day Treatment Program (also known as Intensive Outpatient Program – IOP) for children 30 months to 7 years of age with neurodevelopmental delays, autism, and behavioral issues.
(310) 206-2695 | alovato@mednet.ucla.edu
760 Westwood Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Serving ages 2yrs to 6yrs
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Clinic
Duration: 6hrs a day 5 days a week
Short Term Program. The KidsConnect at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA is a short-term integrated day treatment program for young children (ages 2-6) who have been diagnosed with, or may have, autism, developmental disabilities, and behavior disorders.
17270 Newhope St.,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Serving Ages 5yrs to 12yrs, 13yrs to 18yrs
Accepts: Private Pay
Setting: Gym
Pediatric Sensory Occupational Therapy using Trampolines, Large swings, and Climbing excercises.
(714) 750-9700 | info@kidfundamentalstherapy.com
12900B Garden Grove Blvd Ste. 235, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Serving Ages 10months to 10yrs
Accepts: Medical Insurance, Private Pay, Regional Center Funding
Setting: In-Office
Duration: 30 mins
Provides individualized and child-centered Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services for children between the ages of 10 months through 10 years old.
(310) 739-9337 | scheduling@lksandassociates.com
12121 Wilshire Blvd STE 1350,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Serving Ages under 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
Focuses on improving independence, skill development, and overall functioning across daily activities or ‘occupations.’ Children have many meaningful ‘occupations’ that they participate in daily including playing, learning, drawing, reading, writing, self-care, eating, and socializing with friends and family (just to name a few).
(949) 835-3746 | hello@TumbleNDots.com
15265 Alton Parkway Suite #140
Irvine, CA 92618
Serving Ages under 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
Duration: 50 mins
We treat neurodivergent children with varying diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, speech delays, feeding issues, anxiety, and more.
We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and group programs for children in Orange County, CA.
Our fully equipped sensory gym along with separate fine motor and tactile rooms allows us to utilize a multitude of treatment modalities including sensory integration therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, handwriting programs, speech therapy, and feeding therapy.
Our team of therapists specialize in treatment and evaluation using Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI).
We strive to give our parents and caregivers the tools and resources they need to better understand their child in order to support them as they grow.
(562) 427-0550
433 E. Wardlow
Long Beach, CA 90807
Nina Yoshpe, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with more than 25 years of experience in private practice. At SCENT – Southern California Ear, Nose, and Throat in Long Beach, Los Alamitos, and Huntington Beach, California, Dr. Yoshpe specializes in both adult and pediatric otolaryngology, caring for patients of all ages.
Dr. Yoshpe graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, continuing on to her internship and Otolaryngology residency at the many hospitals of this prestigious institution. She is a board-certified otolaryngologist, with 25 years of treating both children and adults in the breadth of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat. She has a special interest in patients with Down’s Syndrome, performing needed surgeries, and hosting community educational seminars for these special patients and their families.
Dr. Yoshpe has been involved in advancing her field, both within the hospital and beyond its doors. She has served as section chief of the department of otolaryngology, as well as currently holding the position of chair of the department of surgery. She has held the position of President of the Women in Otolaryngology Group and is a member of the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
(562) 490-3580
2880 Atlantic Ave # 260
Long Beach, CA 90806
Serving All Ages
Accepts: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office
Dr. Cobo is a board-certified Child Neurologist/Epileptologist with Adult and Child Neurology Medical Associates since 2014. Dr. Cobo trained at the University of California Los Angeles in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy. She previously graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Her clinical practice includes general pediatric neurology with a special interest in epilepsy in infants, children, and young adults.
(888) 350-6144
1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Serving under 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts: Medical Insurance
Setting: In-Office, Teletherapy
Integrative Health Pediatrician for children with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions. Offers Telehealth.
(949) 446-8990 | office@oceanmedicine.com
4902 Irvine Center Drive #104,
Irvine, CA 92604
Serving Ages under 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts: Medical Insurance, Private Pay
Setting: In-Office
Pediatric Sleep Specialist, Developmental, & Behavioral Pediatrician
(661) 412-9363 | info@theblueridgeacademy.com
955 Stanislaus Street
Maricopa, CA 93252
Serving Ages TK-12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Free
Setting: In-Home
Blue Ridge Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th grade students in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Kern Counties. We take great pride in being able to offer our students flexible personalized learning experiences through our many unique and dynamic programs
(661) 403-7167 | online.classes@ileadschools.org
3720 Sierra Hwy
Acton, CA 93510
Serving Ages TK-12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Free
Setting: In-Home
iLEAD Online offers a comprehensive selection of courses in core subject areas as well as a wide variety of electives to augment your school curriculum or fill in gaps for course credit recovery. Free public TK-12 school serving LA, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino & Kern Counties. Personalized, relationship-driven learning empowering individuals to grow and LEAD. Enroll now!
(949) 994-6724 | info@suncoastprep.org
4761 E Hunter Ave,
Anaheim, CA 92807
Serving Ages TK-12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Free
Setting: In-Home
As a tuition-free TK-12 charter school, we provide families with the resources and support for a vibrant learning lifestyle. Homeschool teachers, known as Education Specialists, work closely with parents to create an individualized learning plan for each student.
(562) 426-7601 | Tour: https://form.jotform.com/240846955903163
3801 E. Willow Street,
Long Beach, CA 90815
Serving Ages: Toddlers to Pre-K
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Parent Rate Review: HFI, *MS (w/aide)
Day School. Our preschool, voted among the best in Long Beach, will help your child develop a love for lifelong learning, and our teaching faculty will help prepare your child for the best kindergartens in Long Beach! The Alpert JCC-ECE provides a smooth transition for children from home to school, where children can learn to relate to the broader world around them. Our goal is to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Our curriculum barrows from the richness of Judaic tradition and values and is heavily inspired by the theories and philosophies of the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. In our small classes, children develop research, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. Our programs are based on current research in brain development and cutting-edge child development theory.
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Santa Barbara, CA TBD
Serving Ages K-12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Day School. Fosters a love of learning, encourages independence, and equips students with the tools they need to succeed academically and in life.
(562) 597-2814 | info@bethany-school.org
2244 Clark Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90815
Serving Ages: Pre-K to 8th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Parent Rate Review: HFI
Founded in 1947, Bethany School is fully accredited by both ACSI and WASC (Association of Christian Schools International and Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Our high-performing school offers a well-rounded Christian education, in small classes totaling approximately 400 preschool – 8 th grade students.
(714) 202-6428 | KidsFirst@Drdavidson.com
6931 Edinger Ave.,
Huntington Beach, CA 92467
Serving Ages: K - 12
Accepts Pay: Private Pay, *IEP
Setting: In-School
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
At the Davidson Learning Center, our credentialed, ABA-trained teachers work one-on-one with students using our personalized, engaging curriculum and instructional materials.
Dr. Davidson conducts individual testing with every child. Based on the test results, Dr. Davidson and her teaching team develop motivating, personalized learning plans that embrace each child’s unique skills, learning style and growing talent.
Our teachers take the time to understand each child’s individual interests, strengths and needs to unlock their full potential in a safe, caring environment.
We expect success, inspire educational excellence, understand one size does not fit all, and we demystify children’s complex and unique needs. We use auditory processing and motivating educational programs that rewire the brain, so student learning can be corrected.
(714) 828-6400 | dss@delsolschool.com
5400 Myra Ave.,
Cypress, CA 90630
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: IEP
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 12 Students
Parent Rate Review: MS, HSV, HSNV
Del Sol School's offers specialized academic instruction to students in elementary school, middle school, and high school. This program offers structured individualized education, qualified special education teachers, and behavior trained support staff to help students learn to enjoy school and to participate in the school program. Students receive the support they need to improve their independence and skills in all areas. Children show consistent progress on their individual goals and on the content standards. Our classrooms operate with a low student to staff ratio, with no more than 12 students per classroom.
All students enrolled in Del Sol School’s non public school program must be refereed by their local school district. Del Sol School provides the following services based on students Individual Education Plans:
Academic Services: Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) Provided by special education teachers
Behavior Services: Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) and Behavior Intervention Development (BID) Provided by trained behavior staff, school psychologist and BCBA-D
Psychological Services: Counseling and Guidance, Individual Counseling , Parent Counseling, and Psychological Services Provided by school psychologist, clinical psychologist, and BCBA-D
Speech and Language Services Provided by a Speech Pathologist
Del Sol School works closely with local school districts to provide all other educational services; such as, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.
(714) 202-5955 | noosh@ece4autism.com ziba@ece4autism.com
2000 East Ivy Hill Lane,
Orange, CA 92867
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: IEP, Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio:
Parent Rate Review: MS, HSV, HSNV
ECE 4 Autism is a program designed to address the unique needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders between 1st grade and ATP (Adult Transition Program age 22) while also offering parent support in all areas. We work hand in hand with each family and the Special Education Department of the local school districts to determine and implement the Individualized Education Plan.
Our academics are individualized using multiple State Aligned curriculum programs.
Peer interaction, Community based instruction, socialization are focuses of our program.
We provide support for food related issues, maladaptive behaviors, self injurious behaviors, PICA, Toileting and more.
Meetings and 1 on 1 therapies: ABA, Speech, Occupational are conducted in our garden room overlooking the pool and Orange County. Cooperation and valiant efforts are made to facilitate each students individual therapy as provided by the school districts and written in their IEP’s.
(844) 654-2333
Serving Ages: 6th to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Campus
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 1 Student
Parent Rate Review: HFI
Fusion Academy is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 6-12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of students with learning, social, or emotional differences. See Several Locations:
(949) 474-1493 | info@insteppsacademy.com
3652 Michelson Drive,
Irvine, CA 92612
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 8th Grade
Accepts Pay: *Medical Insurance, Private Pay
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 6 Students, 1 Teacher: 3 Students, 1 Teacher: 1 Student
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
In STEPPS Academy is a non-profit private school for children with Autism and similar needs. We understand your child has specific interests, strengths, and developmental needs, so we don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our program is built on a foundation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and play-based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), creating supportive classrooms that encourage natural interactions and an individualized motivating environment so that each child can feel comfortable and confident learning academic and social skills.
All students have individualized academic programs tailored to their needs and abilities, with goals measured and based on their personal accomplishments.
In STEPPS Academy is a year-round school with minimal time off to ensure maximum consistency for our students.
(714) 821-3620
8699 Holder Street,
Buena Park, CA 90620
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Medical Insurance, Private Pay, Regional Center Funding
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 12 Students
Parent Rate Review: HFI, *MS (w/aide), HSV, HSNV
SLDC is a leader and trusted partner in special education programs and disability services. Serving hundreds of children, kindergarten through transition, each year in our non-public school (NPS), we believe in meeting a child where they are and building upon their unique strengths to unlock their full potential.
Our classrooms maintain low student to staff ratios, never exceeding more than 12 students per classroom with trained para-educators placed in each classroom providing that extra support to our credentialed Education Specialists, so our students thrive.
Our campus offers a robust clinical team with more than two dozen licensed or credentialed therapists including:
Speech and Language Pathologists
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
Occupational Therapists
Counselors focusing on social-emotional and mental health
Adapted Physical Education (APE) Specialists
In addition to our special education programs and therapy services, we offer STEM classes, access to a newly refurbished Technology Lab and weekly art classes. It is no wonder why SLDC, continues to be a long-standing partner with some fifty school districts throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.
(949) 455-1270
23092 Mill Creek Dr,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Serving Ages: 6th Grade to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 12 Students
Parent Rate Review: HFI, *MS (w/aide)
NVS is a private, non-profit, 501c3, WASC-accredited school serving Orange County, California. Our academic and social curricula are guided by the following values: Safety, Respect, Responsibility, Initiative, Problem Solving and Resiliency. We teach the way our students learn. The programs offered by New Vista School maximize the personal achievement and independence of our students, providing them with integrated and comprehensive services. Regardless of ability level, all students receive rigorous academic instruction with a curriculum based on the California Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards at every level. Curriculum is geared towards strengthening our students’ communication, problem solving, and decision making skills so they can successfully navigate through life.
Through small class sizes, research-based programs, and integrated learning environments, New Vista School develops our students’ academic achievement and independence. We offer a diploma for students who can work at grade level and a Certificate of Completion for those who require pacing and other curricula modifications.
(949) 733-1500 | contactus@mardanschool.org
1 Osborn,
Irvine, CA 92604
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio: 2 Teachers: 10 Students
Parent Rate Review: HFI, *MS (w/aide)
Mardan provides an alternative education option for students in all grade levels – from at-risk primary grade students just beginning to experience difficulties at school, to high school students requiring a smaller, more individually-focused and supportive environment.
The school experience undeniably plays a huge role in a child’s development. For children who struggle with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, it is even more important to provide support and guidance to develop future success.
Mardan offers a specialized school environment for children who need an alternative to typical school settings in order to thrive.
(562) 598-5215 | pvaccns@yahoo.com
2501 Palo Verde Ave,
Long Beach CA 90815
Serving Ages: Pre-K
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio:
Parent Rate Review: HFI
Palo Verde Ave. Christian Church Nursery School (more commonly known as The Teddy Bear Preschool) is a small school with a large purpose. We hold the belief that children are eager learners who, when given respect, the proper environment and guidance are capable beings who absorb information through all 5 senses. Our mission is to teach to the whole child: the heart, the hands, and the mind.
(714) 463-6390 | info@portviewpreparatory.com
1361 Valencia Avenue,
Tustin, CA 92780
Serving Ages: Kindergarten to 22yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay, IEP
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio: 1 Teacher: 12 Students w/ 1 Support Teacher for every 3 students, 1 Teacher: 2 Students, 1 Teacher: 1 Student
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
Port View Preparatory® is a collaborative educational school that caters to the unique needs of K-22 students with developmental disabilities, both mental and physical, incorporating research-based instruction and therapy to ensure personal, social, and educational growth in a safe and nurturing setting.
School Programs & Services
Specialized Academic Instruction
Applied Behavior Analysis
Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Vocational & Career Development
PEERS Program
Social Skills Training
Community Integration Training
Keeping Fit at Port View Prep
Psychoeducational Services
Transportation Services
(714) 846-0316 | office@surfcitychristian.com
5432 Heil Ave,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Serving Ages: Pre-k to Elementary
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio:
Parent Rate Review: HFI
Day School. Foster the development of the whole child - social, emotional, academic and spiritual.
(949) 812-6222 | info@thecraigschool.org
3400 Michelson Dr,
Irvine, CA 92612
Serving Ages: 3rd Grade to 8th Grade
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-School
Class Ratio:
Parent Rate Review: HFI
The Craig School is a private nonprofit school located in Irvine, California designed to meet the needs of children in grades 3-8 with ADHD and other challenges with executive function.
The Craig School is modeled after the laboratory school that was developed over 30 years at the UC Irvine Child Development Center, an internationally recognized research center for children primarily with ADHD (also sometimes known as ADD) and commonly related problems including mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyslexia, ODD, as well as anxiety.
Specially trained educators, paraprofessionals, and professionals provide a comprehensive approach to educating the whole individual, providing the necessary support for students to reach their own academic, social and behavioral potential.
(562) 420-2631
2625 Josie Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90815
Serving Ages: K-2
Accepts Pay: Free
Setting: In-School
Duration: 9am to 3pm
Class ratio: 2 Teachers: 30 students
Parent Rate Review: HFI, *MS (w/aide)
LBUSD. Emerson Parkside Academy is a public school in Long Beach, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 56 elementary schools in Long Beach. Offers Collaborative Co-Teaching Program (CCT) with a general ed teacher and a special ed teacher with 30 children in a class (half are neurotypical kids, other half are special ed kids).
(562) 598-9601
2375 Fanwood Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90815
Serving Ages: K-8
Accepts Pay: Free
Setting: In-School
Duration: 9am to 3pm
Class ratio: 1 Teacher: 2 students
Parent Rate Review: MS, HSV, HSNV
LBUSD. William F. Prisk Elementry School offers a specialized special education program called S.U.C.S.E.S.S. It focuses on supporting a student's functional skills in multiple domains.
The program integrates supports for behavior, communication, and social interactions with a functional, alternative curriculum in a highly structured small class (8 to 10 students) within a 2:1 student to adult ratio. Staff have expertise and training in the areas of Applied Behavior Anaylsis (ABA) and utilize evidence-based supports for students with autism, communication, and behavioral needs.
The program includes a multidisciplinary approach where classroom staff recieve once monthly collaboration with an adapted physical education (APE) teacher and once weekly collaboration with an occupational therapist (OT) to provide universal strategies for global ongoing development of students. Additionally, monthly behavior collaboration to guide staff in implementing evidence-based practices that address student behavior and ensuring consistent application of behavior strategies to support the development of functional skills and independence within the educational environment.
This program includes SLP twice every week that incorporates a 'Best Buddy' Social Program where the student is paired with a general ed student (5th graders) to foster appropriate play and social skills.
(213) 868-2992 | info@aaa-fms.com
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Languages Spoken: English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
(323) 621-0188 | kyras@personfirstla.com
1704 W Manchester Ave, Suite 210-F
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Kyra graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UCLA and a master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from USC. She began her career in 2014 as a social worker; assisting individuals with co-morbid challenges, including mental, physical and substance use issues. For the past eight years, she has provided both psychotherapy and case management services to underserved communities within Los Angeles County. Throughout her work as a social worker, she realized that she had a great passion for helping individuals with developmental challenges, and she went on to open her first Adult Residential Facility in 2016, supporting Regional Center service individuals with housing and other supportive service.
Since then, she has branched into dedicating her time as a certified Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) trainer to both professionals and families. She also focuses much of her time to the Self-Determination Program by working as an Independent Facilitator for eligible individuals.
(616) 808-1141 | deb@deborahlimslp.com
2790 Skypark Drive, Suite 102,
Torrance, CA 90505
Serving Ages under 5 to 18yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic
CA licensed and ASHA certified therapist since 2008. I see toddlers to teens with motor speech, feeding, myofunctional, and developmental needs.
(562) 260-8627 |
3816 Woodruff Ave. Ste. 201,
Long Beach, CA 90808
Serving Ages under 5 to 12yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Home (5-8mi), In-Office, Teletherapy
Session Duration: 30 mins
With over 21 years of experience in Southern California, I have had the privilege of delivering speech, language, and feeding therapy services in various settings such as universities, hospitals, schools, and clinics. Specializes in Lactation, Feeding Therapy, and OMD, etc.
(310) 739-9337 | scheduling@lksandassociates.com
12121 Wilshire Blvd STE 1350,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic, Teletherapy
Session Duration: 30 mins
Provides speech-language, myofunctional, feeding, and occupational therapy services.
(310) 540-1630 ext 304 | tiffany.y@pediatricminds.com
3524 Torrance Blvd., Suite 104,
Torrance, CA 90503
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: UCLA Health, Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic, Teletherapy
Session Duration: 50 mins
Children can benefit from speech therapy services as early as 15 months of age. Our therapists are experts in working with children of all ages who have a variety of developmental deficits including speech Apraxia, Dysarthria, Oral Motor deficits, feeding difficulties, poor articulation, speech pragmatics (bold), fluency, word finding skills, fluency and conversational skills. Specializes in AAC and GLP.
(562) 346-7632 |
5855 E Naples Plaza # 211,
Long Beach, CA 90803
Serving Ages 5yrs to 12yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay, SDP
Setting: In-Office
Session Duration: 30 mins
Adressing speech delays, language disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, or other communication challenges to support my clients and their families with the tools and strategies they need for success.
(562) 532-0422 |
3711 Long Beach Blvd Suite 6018
Long Beach, CA 90807
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Office
Session Duration: 30 mins, 45 mins
Offers in-person sessions for children and adults in individual and group settings. Specializes in AAC, GLP, and OMD.
(310) 529-3852 | sounditoutslp@gmail.com
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Settings: In-Home, Teletherapy, IEP, and Consultations
Session Durations: 30mins
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
Sound It Out Speech Therapy is a multidisciplinary team of licensed speech language pathologists and occupational therapists who provide services in the comfort of your home. It’s our mission to help all of our patients optimize their communication and daily living skills for an increased sense of well-being and confidence.
Our services can be provided in-home, preschool, daycare, private school, or at a mutually convenient location.
(424) 279-8379 | admin@speakliveplay.com
2001 S Barrington Ave Ste 308
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Settings: In-Home, Teletherapy
Session Durations: 45mins
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
Speak Live Play is a community-based organization in Los Angeles that offers In-home and teletherapy speech and language therapy, cognitive, swallowing/feeding disorders that arise from injury, neurological conditions, brain abnormalities, and medical conditions like stroke.
With Speak Live Play, you can access occupational and speech therapy services for children, adults and tons of information on the nature of communicative disabilities and how to manage them.
Serving LA County.
(949) 516-1266 | a.gaulin@speechpointtherapy.com
m.minhas@speechpointtherapy.com
220 Technology Dr Ste 220,
Irvine, CA 92618
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Settings: In-Home, In-Office, Teletherapy, and Consultations
Session Durations: 30 mins, 45 mins
Parent Rate Review: HFI, MS, HSV, HSNV
Providing in-home, in-center, and online treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Consults with Autism Partnership.
562-496-3602
4195 Viking Way, Suite 170
Long Beach, CA 90808
Serving All Ages
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Office
Session Durations: 60mins
Stepping Stones is dedicated to providing family-focused, play-based speech and language therapy for early communication disorders including childhood apraxia of speech, autism, and other disorders of relating and communicating. This is a small "boutique" practice which allows flexibility in meeting the unique needs of each family. Sweeney is a licensed speech-language pathologist, with 20 years of experience with the full range of early communication disorders from mild pronunciation errors and late talking to childhood apraxia of speech, Down syndrome, autism and language-based learning disorders.
(310) 951-3424 | vivianh@pedsspeech.com
3424 W. Carson St., Suite 210,
Torrance, CA 90503
Serving Ages under 5 to 12yrs
Accepts Pay: Private Pay
Setting: In-Clinic, In-Home, In-School
Provide play-based intervention for children with CAS, developmental dysarthria, and myofunctional concerns. Consults with Pediatric Minds.
