San Diego Regional Center | Chula Vista

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  • 2300 Boswell Rd #200, Chula Vista, CA 91914
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About San Diego Regional Center | Chula Vista

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About San Diego Regional Center | Chula Vista

San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) is a private, non-profit agency that contracts with the State of California to provide services and support to individuals and families impacted by developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our person-centered planning approach focuses on providing individuals with the necessary resources to make informed decisions about where they want to live, how and with whom they choose to spend their day, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Our team of professionals strives to provide a focal point in the community that facilitates connections with helpful and necessary community resources. With our commitment to high quality services and support, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those facing developmental disabilities.

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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 11:29 am

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Company Management

Shirley Nakawatase, Chair

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At the San Diego Regional Center in Chula Vista, we understand how important it is for children to receive the right speech therapy if needed. If you are unsure if your child needs speech therapy, our experts will help you determine if it is the best option. We understand that many children with autism have difficulty with social communication, so we provide speech therapy services as early intervention for autistic children. Our speech therapy program focuses on helping children learn effective communication skills, language development and more. Our guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make sure your child receives the best speech therapy. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your child develop the skills they need to communicate effectively and confidently.
At the San Diego Regional Center in Chula Vista, our speech therapy services can help your child in many ways. Our experienced therapists will work with your child to develop their nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and body language, and even help with feeding and swallowing. We strive to help children of all ages and abilities to effectively communicate with others in any environment.
Contact Phone number is (619) 489-3200.
https://www.sdrc.org

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