About
is a leader in providing comprehensive treatment and services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses. They work with children and their families from early childhood through adulthood, affirming that their range of programs and specialized support can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life and independence for children and adults with special needs. Their centers embrace all cultures, believing that effective communication is a human right. Established in 1979, they offer programs in Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Lynwood, Lawndale, and Los Angeles, providing speech therapy, preschool, early intervention, social skills, summer camps, drama, homework helpers, and employment readiness training. Their diverse staff reflects the diversity of Los Angeles, with services provided in English, Spanish, Japanese, Tamil, Farsi, Hmong, and Sign Language. Families from southern California and beyond seek their quality services for their children, coming from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Hong Kong, England, Dubai, and Bali, Indonesia.
Insurance & payment
They accept Kaiser Permanente.
- Kaiser Permanente
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Speech-Language Assessments
They conduct speech-language assessments to identify communication needs.
Individual speech therapy sessions
They offer individual speech therapy sessions, including parent feedback and training.
Autism classification using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and specialist observations
They use the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and specialist observations to classify autism.
PROMPT therapy
They provide PROMPT therapy by a PROMPT trained and certified SLP.
School based IEP participation
They participate in school-based IEPs.
Early Intervention
They offer early intervention services for children 18 months to 3 years old.
