Associated Speech Pathologists

Our family loves associated speech pathologists. Our daughter attends weekly for both occupational therapy and speech therapy. The service has really benefited her development. We are glad to have such a nice center in town.

We started going to Associated Speech Pathologists about this time last year, after being referred by a very knowledgeable friend. My 3^rd grade son’s reading comprehension had inexplicably fallen and his handwriting was horrible (it always had been). We had him seen by an eye doctor who diagnosed him with a vision issue which explained his reading problems but came to Associated Speech Pathologists for an OT evaluation with Sheri.
Sheri was fantastic. She put my son at ease right away and he really enjoyed his evaluation time with her. Her evaluation concluded that he had a weak grip, along with some other issues. We started him in OT right away with Kathryn, who is also wonderful. She really worked with my son, not only with only the issues Sheri had seen in her eval, but with his vision issues as well. Kathryn found things that would work for both, which I thought was going above and beyond to really help my son. Each week we talked about how he was doing in school, confidence issues and anything else related… because it all relates… and I so appreciate everyone at Associated Speech Pathologists seeing the big picture! Kathryn also told me when they thought my son could move on from OT. I had heard stories from other parents who were going to other therapy providers that their children would be «stuck» in OT forever so I thought we might have to cut it off at some point. Kathryn told me when she felt my son had progressed enough that he could stop going, but also that he was welcome back anytime if we felt he needed it again.
In addition, I have another son who was just being diagnosed with speech issues. Mary Anne was very kind to talk to me about them and even sit with that son to give her opinion on his speech. She would also talk to me about my older son’s social issues he was having at the time. As I said before, they see the big picture… not just the one issue they may be addressing in therapy.
Susan is also wonderful. She is accommodating, always in communication about schedule changes or insurance issues, and is always warm and welcoming.
I would not hesitate to recommend Associated Speech Pathologists!

We just love Associated Speech Pathologists! My daughter works with Michelle for Speech Therapy, and Kathryn and Sheri for Occupational Therapy. We have attended therapy at 5 other locations: Kaiser therapy center, an In-​Home therapy service, our local Early Intervention program, Rady Children’s Hospital group in San Diego and individual in Oceanside. And Associated Speech Pathologists is absolutely my favorite, plus I have seen amazing progress in my daughter’s overall development and capabilities.
My daughter has Down syndrome, which usually comes with preconceived notions and stereotypes (yes often even from the professionals) but at Associated Speech Pathologists she has never been pigeon holed; and her abilities have never been underestimated. She is progressing very well. Every time we leave the Clinic, I feel so optimistic regarding my daughter’s speech and development! And my daughter, just loves therapy there… she runs into the waiting room, and tries to run into the therapy room to sit down for her session. Everyone who works there is so sweet and friendly.
Yes, as another reviewer brought out, they do ask for 24 hour notice for cancelations. However, that is only fair. And definitely seems to be more accommodating than the «industry standard». For Speech Therapy at Rady’s, they will not hold your preferred time slot if you cancel (or even just ask to reschedule with MORE than 24 hour notice) twice in an 8 week period (this happened to us on week #2 and #8 at Rady’s). And at Kaiser you do not even get «held» a weekly therapy spot, you have to schedule after your session, biweekly, which was extremely difficult for a family with a child with multiple delays requiring various therapies/​medical appointments.
We are so happy at Associated Speech Pathologists, and grateful to have access to this location. They work with early start the Regional Center, and most insurances, including Kaiser. Our Regional Center coordinator, also said Associated Speech Pathologists is her most frequently requested clinic, based on parent recommendations from other parents.

I cannot say enough good things about the therapy my daughter has received from her speech therapist. She has made great progress in the short period of time she has been coming here. We are usually given activities to work on at home and are kept in the loop on her progress.
I bring my 5 year old while we wait. The waiting room has magazines, and a few chairs, as well as a few chairs right outside with a kid’s table, so we have plenty of space to keep busy.
Everyone is very nice and flexible with our schedule.

Associated speech pathologists is a horrible excuse for a child speech and Other theraphy. I have eat tended many different speech therapies for my 9 year old Autistic son. My 2 ½ year old son has been going here for a few months now. Our therapist has always been 10 – 15 minutes late for our appointment. When my son came down with every cold bug this year we were not able to give the 24 hour cancelation courtesy. Based up having to cancel 4 times in a row they decided to give my appointment away. This place is not very kid friendly. My son was left in the room by himself while the therapist went to write a note out front. I would not recommend this place to any family that can not control the future. The only reason for the one star is we love the different other patients that attend services here…