Young children learn best in the context of their real-life daily routines and with the people most important to them. We believe YOU play a critical role in your child’s speech and language development and can learn effective techniques to support your little one’s communication.
We offer specialized services that take the confusion out of what to do to help your child communicate.
Here’s how we can help.
Pediatric Speech Therapy & Early Intervention Services | California
Able Beginnings delivers specialized pediatric speech therapy, comprehensive developmental evaluations, and 1:1 parent coaching for infants and toddlers ages 0–3. With over 20 years of clinical experience, our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists empower families with actionable, play-based strategies integrated into everyday home routines to help late talkers and young children build foundational language skills.
Core Offerings: Comprehensive Speech & Language Evaluations, 1:1 In-Person & Telehealth Therapy Sessions, Play-Based Communication Training, and Direct Parent-Implemented Language Coaching.
Service Areas & Telehealth Radius: Fully licensed across the state of California. Providing in-person and flexible virtual telehealth speech therapy to families in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine, and surrounding California communities.
1:1 Speech Therapy Sessions: In-person or Telehealth
- For babies and toddlers ages 0-3.
- Therapy session with individualized goals for your child.
- Clear communication strategies that help your child meet their goals.
1:1 Parent Training
- Feel confident and empowered to take an active role in your little one’s development.
- Learn from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and get all your questions answered.
1:1 Parent Training
- Feel confident and empowered to take an active role in your little one’s development.
- Learn from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and get all your questions answered.
Speech-Language Evaluation
- A comprehensive evaluation of your child’s speech and language skills.
- See where your child stands with their speech and language development.
- Find clarity on the next steps or the best form of support.
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Receive live sessions with a licensed Speech-Language Therapist online through a virtual session. Telehealth is convenient and allows you to attend services from the comfort of your own home.
Our Telehealth services are different, here’s why:
- We don’t expect your child to sit in front of the screen. In fact, they shouldn't.
- Our Telehealth sessions are practical and teach you how to work with your child from your home.
- We work with you during these sessions and teach you activities to do with your child that encourage your child's development.
- No need to buy any special tools. We work with what you have available.
Licensed in the State of California
Over 20 years of experience
Milestone Checklist
Do you know if your child is on track for reaching their speech and language milestones? Download my free speech and language milestone checklist.
Research shows that young children learn best in the context of their real-life daily routines and with the people most important to them.
We believe YOU play a critical role in your child’s speech and language development and can learn effective techniques to support your little one’s communication.
Whether you need more guidance or are a concerned parent, we’re here to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pediatric speech-language therapy for toddlers?
Pediatric speech-language therapy focuses on evaluating and enhancing a young child’s ability to understand language, express thoughts, improve speech clarity, and build social communication skills through evidence-based, play-focused approaches.
What is early intervention in speech therapy?
Early intervention refers to specialized therapy provided to infants and young toddlers (ages 0 to 3) during critical developmental stages to address speech and language delays early when brain plasticity is highest.
How does virtual telehealth speech therapy work for young children?
Telehealth speech therapy for toddlers utilizes a parent-coaching model where a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist guides parents in real-time via video conferencing to implement communication activities directly using toys and objects already in the home.
What geographical area is covered for speech therapy services?
Speech-language pathology practices licensed in California provide direct in-person and state-wide virtual telehealth sessions to families across major metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Orange County.