Maxim Healthcare Services | Companion, Department of Developmental Services

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  • 500 S Main St Suite 600, Orange, CA 92868
  • Occupational Therapy
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  • Speech Therapy
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About Maxim Healthcare Services | Companion, Department of Developmental Services

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About Maxim Healthcare Services | Companion, Department of Developmental Services

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our comprehensive suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Our commitment to providing excellent customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner across the country. With Maxim, you can trust that your healthcare needs will be met with the highest level of quality and care.

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Services

Working hours

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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 3:38 pm

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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At Maxim Healthcare Services, we understand the importance of early intervention when it comes to speech therapy for autistic children. Our Companion Department of Developmental Services can help you determine if your child needs speech therapy. Our guide will provide you with everything you need to know about the process, including signs that your child might need speech therapy, such as difficulty with social communication, responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, using gestures, and understanding body language. With our support, your child can develop effective communication skills and become more independent and confident. Learn more about speech therapy and how Maxim Healthcare Services can help support your family by visiting our website today.
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we understand that speech therapy can provide invaluable assistance for your child’s development. Our Companion Department of Developmental Services is equipped to help your child improve their communication skills in a variety of ways, including nonverbal skills, forming speech more clearly, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Our team of experienced speech therapists can help your child reach their full potential.
Contact Phone number is (714) 368-0640.
https://www.maximhealthcare.com

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