About
Located in Coronado, CA, they provide a play-based approach to help children develop essential skills. Their team of certified and licensed therapists use the latest clinical methods and techniques to support each child's growth and development. With a focus on kindness and patience, Kara Dodds & Associates strives to create a supportive environment for children to build social interactions, improve communication, self-regulation, and motor skills. They offer various services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, teletherapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, sensory integration therapy, handwriting therapy, and speech and language screenings. Their therapists work with children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, apraxia, and cerebral palsy, among others. With a mission to help children prepare for the next steps in life, Kara Dodds & Associates is committed to providing high-quality therapy services to support each child's unique needs.
Insurance & payment
Kara Dodds & Associates accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Coventry Health Care, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego Regional Center, and Tricare (Health Net Federal Services). They bill and work with insurances directly, taking the hassle out of it for families.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Coventry Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego Regional Center
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Speech Therapy
Improving your child’s communication, intelligibility, language, feeding, and social skills.
Occupational Therapy
Improving your child’s regulating sensory systems in order to grow in play, eating, daily routines, dressing, and academic learning to improve home, school, and community skills.
Teletherapy
Our therapists will be able to provide direct services and consultations virtually throughout the teletherapy session. All Telehealth services are HIPAA compliant.
Physical Therapy
Promoting independence, increase participation in daily activities, facilitate motor development (crawling, sitting, walking, climbing) to improve strength and enhance learning opportunities.
Feeding Therapy
Our therapists will develop recommendations and a treatment plan specific your child. Our therapists use an eclectic and holistic approach to improving feeding skills.
Sensory Integration Therapy
By providing the appropriate sensory information your child is able to develop adaptive behavior that leads to improved function and independence.