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Early Intervention Providers in Los Angeles
📍 120 S Central Ave, Suite 200
LA Speech & Language Therapy Center (SpeakLA)
📍 3701 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 915
First Steps for Kids, Inc. (Los Angeles / East LA area)
📍 Service area includes Los Angeles (office address varies)
📍 Service area includes Los Angeles (administrative address varies)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 4650 Sunset Blvd
Wellnest — Early Intervention & Community Wellness (Los Angeles)
📍 3700 S. Grand Ave (administrative / multiple program sites)
📍 Regional offices serving Los Angeles County (address varies)
📍 3520 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700
Help Me Grow LA (Resource & referral for Early Start)
📍 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (administrative)
📍 1907 E 7th St
📍 West Los Angeles / virtual services
📍 600 S. Commonwealth Ave.
📍 Corporate/Service area office (serves Los Angeles area)
What to Look For in Early Intervention
Early intervention provides therapy and support services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are often provided in the home and are typically free through state programs.
- ✓Comprehensive evaluation services
- ✓Family-centered approach
- ✓Variety of therapy options (speech, OT, developmental)
- ✓Smooth transition planning to preschool
- ✓Parent coaching and education
Insurance: Early intervention is a federal entitlement (Part C of IDEA) and is free or low-cost to families. Contact your state's early intervention program directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a diagnosis to get early intervention?▾
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.