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Language Essentials is an excellent choice for professional speech-language pathology and occupational therapy. Our licensed therapists serve the Tri-Valley and the greater East Bay at our offices in San Ramon, Livermore and Tracy. We offer specialized services for many communication, motor and sensory needs including: Pediatric Services: Articulation and phonological delays/disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Receptive and/or expressive language delays and disorders Pragmatic language disorders (social skills) Oral-Myofunctional swallowing disorders (Tongue Thrust) Dyslexia Pediatric feeding disorders Cochlear implant Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy for non-verbal and verbal language skills Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) Occupational Therapy Adult Services: Receptive and/or expressive language disorders (Aphasia, Head Injury, etc.) Pragmatic language Dyslexia Articulation disorders Voice disorders Swallowing disorders (Dysphagia) Accent Modification Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) Language Essentials also provides: Full evaluations for speech, language, reading skills, motor skills and sensory needs. Written progress reports and reevaluations to monitor progress. If you leave a message, please include a way to contact you. We are not able to reply to your messages on this forum.

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Christine Woods is a speech-language pathologist in Campbell, CA. Practice Type: • Home Health Agency - Client's Home Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy Please contact Christine Woods for a consultation.

Serving patients and their families since 1998. Specializing in children with autism spectrum and other relationship disorders as well as feeding disorders. Offer Hanen classes for parents. Individual and small group settings available. Parent/caregiver training and consultative services available. Highly experienced with adults with TBI.

Discover a world of comprehensive speech and language services tailored to meet your needs at Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services, located in San Jose, California, we specialize in speech therapy services, making us your trusted speech pathologists. Our team of licensed clinicians, certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), is dedicated to providing exceptional care for both children and adults. Our services includes Child Therapy Service, Adult Therapy Service, Teletherapy Services and Developmental Intervention Services (DIS). Experience our top-notch consultations, assessments, and treatment options designed to transform your speech and language skills.

We are a group of speech-language pathologists that apply the best practices of our profession in a warm, friendly and motivating environment. ITS clinic offers speech and language therapy for children of all ages. Our clinic has approximately 1600 sq. feet, with five therapy rooms. We respect each child’s individuality and work with the family and other professionals always with the child’s best interests in mind. Our team are all highly experienced and have all undertaken extensive advanced studies in their given areas of expertise. At ITS we are skilled at blending our professional experiences into practical hands on approach when addressing each individual child’s speech and language needs. As a child and family center practice, our focus is to improve speech, language, and communication skills. Therapy is geared to facilitate, encourage children and their families to attain targeted goals in all settings. Therapy is child-centered and family-friendly, embracing evidenced based developmental approaches. We believe that in order for children to receive the maximum benefit from our services the family must be actively involved with the therapy process. Therefore we encourage parents to observe and actively participate in their child’s therapy sessions. Our goal is to improve your child’s quality of life with continued progress through personalized and proven methods of treatment. OUR MISSION We are committed to providing our patients and their families with the highest quality Speech-Language Pathology services in a motivating, enriching and therapeutic environment.It is our mission to seek and apply the best, individualized therapy solution tailored to each child’s speech and language learning needs.

Katelyn Sellers is a speech-language pathologist in Santa Clara, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Speech Therapy Please contact Katelyn Sellers for a consultation.

Kathye Castaneda is a mobile bilingual speech-language pathologist in the Cupertino, CA area. Practice Type: • Children 0 to 12 years old •Client's home • Teletherapy • Private School Site • Preschool Site Practice Areas: • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Disorders • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Developmental disabilities • Autism • Voice Disorders Please contact Kathye Castaneda for a consultation.

I work with people providing speech, language and cognitive skills. Therapy is designed for people who have had strokes and who have aphasia, people who need focus on cognitive and communication skills fromTBI or neurologic diseases. I am certified in accent modification and work with clients to communicate in a clear and confident manner.

Anne Roberts is a speech-language pathologist in Mountain View, CA. Practice Type: • Home Health Agency - Client's Home Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Aural (re)habilitation • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Anne Roberts for a consultation.

Deborah Cohen is a speech-language pathologist in Mountain View, CA. Practice Type: • Hospitals Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Aural (re)habilitation • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Deborah Cohen for a consultation.

Shraddha Dal is a speech-language pathologist in Palo Alto, CA. Practice Type: School Practice Areas: Speech-Language Pathology; Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders; Augmentative Alternative Communication; Autism; Cognitive-Communication Disorders; Fluency and fluency disorders; Language acquisition disorders; Learning disabilities; Communication Disorders; SLP developmental disabilities; Speech Therapy with registered behavior technician; Language development with Intellectual disability Please contact Shraddha Dal for a consultation.

Brenda Hagood is a speech-language pathologist in Castroville, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Aural (re)habilitation • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cleft palate • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech-Language Research • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Brenda Hagood for a consultation.

Social Butterfly SLPS Corp is a private speech therapy office located in Union City, CA. By appointment only. Practice Type: • Private Practice Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Development of slp technology • Fluency and fluency disorders • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy • Voice Disorders • Accent Reduction Please contact Bonn

I specialize in pediatrics. I offer comprehensive & individualized evaluations & therapy for: ~speech/articulation (apraxia of speech, phonology) ~language (delays, disorders, & autism spectrum) ~feeding, for picky or problem eaters ~feeding and eating for children with motor control difficulties ~early intervention for children 0 to 5 years of age + I am a vendor for the San Mateo County regional center (GGRC) Therapy is play based & enjoyable. Sessions incorporates multiple opportunities for children to practice & improve. Family education, training & support are a focus. Tess, a Labradoodle, works with me to do animal assisted therapy. She has hair & won't bother those with allergies. Children enjoy interacting and practicing with Tess. Finally, my clinic has a comfortable & inviting setting. Parents and siblings have a safe waiting room with toys and books to play with.

Manuela Seitz-Hipkins is a speech-language pathologist in Redwood City, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Multilingualism • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech-Language Research • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Manuela Seitz-Hipkins for a consultation.

I use an alternative, integrative approach to the treatment of all pediatric communication disorders, language-based learning disabilities, oral-motor difficulties, feeding disorders and muscle-based speech disorders . My practice is integrative with occupational therapy, behavior therapy, psychology and marriage & family counseling to provide an broad array of services. I emphasize treatment of the whole child and family. I specialize in working with children who have Autism, Apraxia, motor-based disorders, phonological & articulation disorders, language disorders and social-cognitive deficits. I specialize in treatment of biling bicultural individuals. I work in English/Spanish/French.

Mark Hutton is a speech-language pathologist in Belmont, CA. Practice Type: • Pediatric Hospital Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cleft palate • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Voice Disorders Please contact Mark Hutton for a consultation.

We provide virtual Speech-Language Therapy and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy to children and adults throughout California. For more information or to schedule a FREE screening, please contact us. Practice Areas: Speech Language Pathology Apraxia Articulation Phonological Language Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Swallowing disorders Voice Disorders Fluency

Maria Natad-Mapagu is a speech-language pathologist in Castro Valley, CA. Practice Type: • Home Health Agency - Client's Home Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Speech Therapy Please contact Maria Natad-Mapagu for a consultation.

DAMARA WEISSHAR is a speech-language pathologist in San Ramon, CA. Practice Type: • Home Health Agency - Client's Home Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Voice Disorders Please contact DAMARA WEISSHAR for a consultation.

•Caring, nurturing, and compassionate speech and language therapy in your child’s natural, home environment •Serving children between San Francisco and Redwood City •Energetic and playful therapists who exude a love for children •Parental involvement in the child’s learning process encouraged •Therapy goals tailored specifically to meet your child’s communication needs •Therapy designed with a comprehensive, well-rounded approach to teaching and learning •Experience with a variety of communication difficulties related to: Apraxia, articulation, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, augmentative/alternative communication, Down Syndrome, language delays, social skills, and stuttering

TALK provides comprehensive speech and language therapy for children. We offer assessments and intensive programs for the treatment of all speech, voice, language, fluency, feeding, social and developmental delays and disorders. Our goal is to make speech therapy an effective and rewarding experience for children and their families. We are experts in all areas of communication disorders and strive to be an effective and approachable resource for parents and their children. We understand that no two children are alike, and we tailor our treatment plans to each individual child and family. We believe your child learns best in a playful, but structured setting with plenty of positive reinforcement. Therefore, TALK offers an inviting, child-friendly environment in which your child will grow and learn. We also encourage our parents to observe and learn from their child’s treatment sessions, ask questions whenever they arise, and take home mastered skills for generalization in the home and school environments. TALK supports and empowers parents and caregivers through parent training programs, relevant education sessions, and individualized home programs. These programs are designed to teach parents how to be their child’s best language facilitator and to give them language-enhancing strategies that they can use in everyday interactions with their child. At TALK, a child’s communication needs are the guiding force behind evaluation and treatment. A “whole child” approach is utilized so that communication needs are being met in every situation which your child encounters. It is our priority to work with your child’s teacher, doctor and other therapists, creating the best opportunity for growth and success.

Sharon Lewis is a speech-language pathologist in Danville, CA. Practice Type: • Therapy within natural settings such as home and preschool. Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Sensory-Motor based feeding disorders • Early Intervention Please contact Sharon Lewis for a consultation.

I offer in-home and in-community speech and language services to children and their families in the California East Bay Area, and telehealth sessions for families located anywhere in California. I have experience working with children ages one through young adulthood in a variety of settings including schools, private clinics, homes, community settings, and via telehealth. I'm trained in the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk early intervention program, DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and in Gestalt Language Processing via Meaningful Speech. I also have a passion for working with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).

Peninsula Associates is a private practice which specializes in speech, language and learning services. We have provided consultation, assessment and treatment to clients of all ages since 1978. While our practice has grown in size and reputation over the years, our goals have remained the same: To provide the highest quality speech-language-learning services to our clients, colleagues and community. To maintain a positive, nurturing work setting for our speech-language pathologists and learning specialists. A variety of unique programs have been developed for individuals and groups who have special needs as well as for clients who simply want to enhance their communicative effectiveness. Peninsula Associates' 20 speech-language pathologists are licensed by the state of California and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Many are also credentialed by the California Department of Education.