Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 7812 Edinger Ave, Suite 400
| Huntington Beach,
92647
Rating: 4.66
(62 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Anthem Blue Cross,
Blue Shield of California,
Cigna,
Kaiser Permanente,
UnitedHealthcare,
Greater Newport Physicians,
Ages Served:
Birth to 21 years
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Orange County Speech Therapy
We offer speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral (ABA) therapy, academic tutoring, and social skills groups to the birth to 21 pediatric population.
Elizabeth Mitchell
M.S., SLP, Director OC Speech Services (Speech Therapist)
Founding Story
Elizabeth began her career in a pediatric outpatient hospital setting co-treating with physical and occupational therapists, and has worked extensively in the public school system and in early intervention with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a variety of deficits in articulation, oral motor, feeding, auditory processing, reading, social/pragmatics and expressive and receptive language.
Elizabeth is a licensed Speech & Language Pathologist and Clinical Director/Owner of Orange County Speech Services. She is certified member of the California Speech and Hearing Association, a lifelong resident of Southern California, and the mother of three beautiful children.
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Aetna
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7812 Edinger Ave, Suite 400,92647
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(714) 916-0641
elizabeth@ocspeechservices.com
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OC Speech was a wonderful place for my child. Beginning at 18 months until 6 years old our child attended a variety of services there including Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy and Social Skills. Staff were kind patient and inclusive both to my child and myself. They answered countless questions and always kept me informed. Wonderful facility
Maya Bershtel
12 May 2024
google review
I have a little girl who was injured at birth and has Erbs Palsy as a result.We have been to therapy since birth and she is now 9 years old so we had a good amount of different therapist. Miss Marry at OCSS has stood out above all. Miss Marry does her independent research to find new ways to target my daughters injury and nerve damage.Miss Marry is genuine fun personal and very professional at the same time.I do not live close to OCSS but it is more than worth the drive for the level of care my daughter receives. I highly reccomend OCSS and Miss Marry
Fred Tubbs
12 May 2024
google review
For over a year now my 3-year-old autistic twins have been coming to Orange County Speech for occupational therapy. One is an extreme picky eater with some motor delays. He has been with miss Hollie from the start and we LOVE her. He has made so much progress. The other is a picky eater but also has a ton of sensory needs. Miss Mary is his occupational therapist and has come up with all kinds of creative strategies to get the wiggles out and maybe eat a vegetable. This year they both started physical therapy with Kim and Dana. There is no doubt that the big gym is the highlight of their week. Last month the boys started speech with CJ and Dana. We have found all of the therapists and staff to be very professional and so very kind and caring with our boys. They go above and beyond every day.
Michelle Fay
12 May 2024
google review
I trust this center with just about any developmental concern that arises in my patients. Their team goes above and beyond to get patients in as quickly as possible make the patient comfortable and answer any questions that come up. Most importantly they get real results in a very short window. This center is worth a drive if you want to be sure that you are getting the best care available.
Dr. Vivi (Aviva) Alyeshmerni
21 April 2024
yelp review
Its sad because I really LOVE the people here but its awful to make-up for any missing hours.. you cant miss too much time here or theyll remove you...
Jessica R.
27 December 2023
google review
My daughter has been with Ms. Katie for almost 2 years for speech therapy and we have noticed so much improvementHer speech improvements have been recognized by so many family friends and so i know Ms. Katies methods are working.
Cynthia Guerrero
12 November 2023
yelp review
Beware Do not use this center We wasted 2 years with them. Not only are they constantly misbilling and committing insurance fraud and worse they...
Stephanie G.
16 September 2023
yelp review
This place does not care about helping children once they can no longer further your childs progress they will discharge them rather than coming up with a...
Joahanna T.
23 August 2023
google review
My five year old daughter has been going to OC Speech Services for over two years and my 22 month old daughter also attends sessions. We have utilized both physical and occupational therapy services for both girls. For occupational therapy Taylor did the initial assessment and has continued to be fantastic helping my 5 year old with everything from handwriting fine motor skills to emotional regulation. Hollie and Emily have been amazing with OT for feeding with my youngest and keeping my busy five year old engaged in her sessions. For physical therapy we are so grateful to Kim for helping my oldest with balance stairs and navigating challenging obstacle courses and she gets major credit for working little one starting at 3 months of age. I am so amazed my 5 year was able to get to the normal range for her physical therapy goals. Sherilyn had been terrific keeping both my children engaged with the most amazing activities for physical therapy. I wish I was as creative as she is. Betsy has been great with insurance. Though we have not used speech therapy the whole office knows us and is friendly to the girls. Thanks HannahWe very much appreciate Orange County Speech Services for all the work they do. My girls have made so much progress in daily life due to the whole team.Its a great place to go if you think your child needs therapy services.
Hillary Howard
12 May 2022
google review
My organization has partnered with OC Speech since 2016 and I have worked with the owner Elizabeth and her staff closely over the years.We have had consistency with the therapists who provide excellent support in working with children on their specific speech goals. The therapists are collaborative with my team and always go above and beyond for the families. Since the pandemic they have shifted to seeing our students virtually but have continued to make great progress with them which I have been impressed with.I am so pleased with the partnership that we have had with OC Speech and grateful for the team of therapists that Elizabeth has put together.
Bre Lionetti
12 May 2022
google review
My son has been going to Occupational Therapy at OC Speech services for 3 years now. Taylor Brenda and the rest of the staff have been incredible even when forced to do OT appointments virtually they have been attentive and incredibly professional and just darn great at their job My wife and I are grateful for the kindness patience and professionalism shown by the entire staff. Would whole-heartedly recommend them for your childs therapy needs
Danny Maynor
12 May 2022
google review
Such a great experience with OC speech super helpful team and staff. Goes above and beyond to make sure you child is seen. They have been so helpful with coordination of services. I have such a crazy schedule and they have always been able to see my daughter for OT PT and speech. Ms. Hanna and Ms. Kim care so much for my daughter so happy we came here for services.
Lisa Perez
12 May 2022
google review
OC Speech Services has been nothing but rewarding and provides our son with the tools and services needed to succeed.Ms. Christine Daffer has been accommodating to our ever-changing schedules due to Covid-19 with our sons school schedule and my work schedule. The speech services provided by OC Speech Services and Ms. Daffer are the most attentive and caring individuals you could meet. We have seen a dramatic improvement from our son with his speech from the beginning of his services to now thanks to Ms. Daffer.I disagree with the user review regarding Ms. Taylor as our son also had her for OT. She was attentive caring and and provided all the services needed for my sons success. The assessments were in line with our expectations and provided a path for our sons growth and success.Thank you all to the instructors at OC Speech Services will definitely recommend to parents whos child needs services.
Benny Hugo
12 May 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Birth to 21 years
Address: 7812 Edinger Ave, Suite 400
| Huntington Beach,
92647
Rating: 4.66
(62 reviews)
Insurances:
Ages Served:
Care Settings:
Autism
In-clinic
Elizabeth Mitchell
M.S., SLP, Director OC Speech Services (Speech Therapist)
English
(714) 916-0641
elizabeth@ocspeechservices.com
