Barbara Kalmanson, PhD

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  • 1044 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Speech Therapy
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About Barbara Kalmanson, PhD

At Barbara Kalmanson, PhD, we specialize in helping children with language disorders and social learning challenges reach their full potential. Our Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist has been working with children since 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC. We are one of less than 100 Board Certified Language Specialists in the nation and have been trained in DIR/Floortime, SCERTS, Social Thinking, PROMPT, Linda-mood Bell, Hanen, and the Kaufman Apraxia approaches. We offer private practice services in Chevy Chase, DC, as well as trainings to schools, parent groups, and fellow speech pathologists. Barbara Kalmanson, PhD, is passionate about helping children become more effective communicators, learners, and friends.

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Working hours

Closed

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/17/2026 6:28 pm

Languages

  • English

Company Management

Dr. Barbara Kalmanson, PHD
  • Doctorate in Psychology and Special Education, University of California, Berkeley

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At Barbara Kalmanson, PhD, we understand the importance of early intervention when it comes to speech therapy for autistic children. We recognize that there is a critical period in the brain for language development and it’s essential to teach language and communication skills as soon as possible. If you suspect your child is having difficulty with communication, our guide will help you identify the signs and understand the importance of speech therapy. From responding to questions to understanding body language, our guide is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about speech therapy and how it can help your child to become more independent and confident.
At Barbara Kalmanson, PhD, we specialize in providing customised speech therapy treatments that help your child develop their communication skills. Our speech therapists are trained to help with nonverbal skills, like signs or gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, as well as feeding and swallowing. We also offer Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. Our goal is to help your child communicate more effectively and make sure their needs are met.
Contact Phone number is (415) 456-0111.
https://speechtherapydc.com

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