speech therapy services

EARLY START SERVICES (0-3)


NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY

SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM

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    Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

    At Thrive Talk Tools, we believe therapy should honor who you are, not try to change you. Our approach is rooted in neurodiversity-affirming principles, meaning we follow the lead of the individuals we serve, celebrate all forms of communication, and build goals that matter in real life.

    We support autistic individuals, nonspeaking and minimally speaking clients, and those with complex communication needs. Whether through AAC, play-based therapy, or sensory-informed approaches, we meet you exactly where you are.

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    Early Start Services

    Early intervention makes a lifelong difference. We provide speech and language therapy for infants and toddlers ages 0–3 through the Early Start program. Sessions are available in-home or at our Monterey Park clinic, and we proudly serve families through East Los Angeles Regional Center.

    We offer services in English and Spanish to best support our diverse community.

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    Self-Determination Program (SDP)

    The Self-Determination Program gives you more control over your services and we're here to make the most of that. We work with SDP participants to design meaningful, person-centered speech therapy goals that align with your real-life communication needs and what matters most to you.

    We work with Financial Management Services (FMS) to make accessing services simple. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your communication goals.

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what to expect

At Thrive Talk Tools, therapy is a team effort. Parent and caregiver participation is highly encouraged, because meaningful communication happens in everyday moments, not just during speech sessions.

Caregiver coaching is built into every session. We'll work together to build strategies you can carry into daily routines at home, at school, and in the community, even the busy, messy, real-life ones.

Here's what getting started looks like:

  1. Free consultation — we connect, answer your questions, and make sure we're the right fit

  2. Intake & assessment — we learn about your child or family member and set meaningful goals

  3. Ongoing sessions — collaborative, affirming therapy with coaching woven throughout

  4. Progress & carryover — regular check-ins to celebrate growth and adjust as needed

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