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Occupational Therapy Providers in Los Angeles
📍 1503 N. Broadway
LA Speech Therapy Solutions — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Therapy West Inc. & pLAy Studio — Occupational Therapy
📍 3900 Workman St
📍 4600 E. Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 200
📍 2801 Whittier Blvd Suite 102
📍 1017 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave
📍 Administrative office — 300 W. 1st St
📍 Los Angeles County (referral service)
📍 2836 Sunset Blvd
📍 Los Angeles (office location listed on site)
Sprout Children's Therapy Center (LA area)
📍 Near East LA / service area (clinic location provided on contact)
What to Look For in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help children with autism develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and the skills needed for daily activities like eating, dressing, and handwriting.
- ✓Sensory integration training
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Sensory gym or appropriate equipment
- ✓Home program recommendations
- ✓Collaboration with school and other therapists
Insurance: Most health insurance covers occupational therapy. Schools provide OT through IEPs. Regional Centers may fund OT for eligible children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does occupational therapy address?▾
How is sensory processing disorder treated?▾
Does my child need OT if they're already in ABA?▾
Can OT help with picky eating?▾
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.