Language Essentials

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  • 2180 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95377
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
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About Language Essentials

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About Language Essentials

Language Essentials is a professional speech-language pathology and occupational therapy provider. Our licensed therapists offer services in The Tri Valley, the Greater East Bay Area, and the San Joaquin Valley from our offices in San Ramon and Livermore. We strive to provide the highest quality of care to our patients, delivering personalized, evidence-based treatments to support their communication and occupational goals. Our experienced and knowledgeable team is committed to helping individuals of all ages reach their fullest potential. With our tailored therapies and holistic approach, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve success.

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Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
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Services

Working hours

Closed

Closed all day

  • 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

    02/14/2026 12:18 pm

Languages

  • English

Company Management

Renee Werner
  • American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Have questions?

At Language Essentials, we understand the importance of early intervention when it comes to speech therapy for autistic children. We provide comprehensive resources to help you determine if your child needs speech therapy and how to go about getting the help they need. Our guide covers topics such as responding to questions, starting and ending conversations, changing topics, understanding body language, and more. We understand the critical period for language development and strive to help your child acquire communication skills that will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. With our expertise and resources, you can gain peace of mind knowing your child is receiving the help they need to thrive.
At Language Essentials, we understand that speech therapy can be an invaluable support system for children. Our speech therapists specialize in helping children develop and improve their communication skills, from nonverbal skills such as gestures and signs to more complex forms of communication like verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We can also help with other areas such as forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. With our team of dedicated speech therapists, we can help your child reach their full communication potential.
Contact Phone number is (925) 743-3322.
https://www.languageessentials.net

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