Speech is difficult to understand
Certain sounds may be missing, substituted or difficult to produce consistently.
Speech and language support for children
Speech-language therapy in San Gabriel
Help your child express ideas, understand language and join in.
Our speech-language team helps children strengthen pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence skills, listening and everyday communication through goals that fit their age and individual needs.
- Individual evaluation
- Parent guidance
- Everyday communication goals
Communication grows through connection
Sessions use engaging activities while keeping the focus on useful skills.
Reasons families contact us
Questions about speech or language development
Every child develops differently. An evaluation can help clarify strengths, challenges and whether additional support may be useful.
Few words or short sentences
A child may be speaking less than expected or have difficulty combining words into clear ideas.
Following directions is challenging
Understanding questions, instructions, concepts or longer messages may take extra help.
Conversation feels difficult
Taking turns, staying on topic, asking questions or reading social cues may be hard.
Speech movements are inconsistent
Longer words or sound sequences may be especially difficult, which can be one sign evaluated for apraxia.
Progress has slowed or changed
Families may notice that communication skills are not developing as expected or have changed over time.
Areas we may address
Speech, language and communication skills
The evaluation helps determine which areas should be prioritized. Therapy goals are then selected around the child’s daily communication.
Articulation and speech clarity
Practice for producing sounds and making words easier for others to understand.
Expressive language
Support for vocabulary, sentence building, storytelling and clearly sharing ideas.
Receptive language
Work on understanding questions, directions, concepts and spoken information.
Childhood apraxia of speech
Evaluation and focused practice for planning and coordinating speech movements.
Social communication
Practice with conversations, perspective-taking, group participation and social language.
Fluency and stuttering
When fluency is the main concern, explore our dedicated stuttering therapy service.
What to expect
A straightforward path from questions to goals
The process is designed to help families understand what is happening and what can be practiced next.
Tell us what you are noticing
Share your questions, examples from daily life and any information from teachers or other professionals.
Complete an evaluation
The clinician looks at relevant speech, language and communication skills using age-appropriate activities.
Set practical goals
Recommendations focus on skills that can make a useful difference at home, school and in conversations.
Parents are part of the plan
Practice that connects with everyday routines
Families receive clear feedback and ideas that can be used naturally during play, reading, meals, homework and conversation. The goal is not to turn home into another therapy session—it is to make practice manageable and relevant.
- Clear explanations after evaluation
- Ideas matched to family routines
- Collaboration with educators when appropriate
Common questions
Before scheduling an evaluation
It is okay to reach out before you know exactly what type of help may be needed.
How do I know whether my child may need a speech-language evaluation?
Consider an evaluation when speech is difficult to understand, language skills seem behind expectations, directions are hard to follow or communication challenges are affecting daily participation.
What happens during the evaluation?
The speech-language pathologist gathers background information, observes communication and uses appropriate activities or assessment tools to understand strengths and areas that may need support.
Will parents receive recommendations?
Yes. Findings and recommended next steps are explained so families can understand the goals and decide what makes sense for them.
Can speech and occupational therapy be used together?
They may be recommended together when communication and daily participation needs overlap. Explore the pediatric occupational therapy page or contact the office to discuss the available services.
Do you offer teletherapy?
SGV Speech Therapy lists teletherapy among its service options. Availability can vary by service and individual needs, so ask the office when scheduling.
Have a question about your child’s communication?
Tell the office team what you are noticing and they will help you understand the next step.