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Speech Therapy Providers in Burbank
Speech Therapy NEXT (directory listing showing local SLPs)
Pacific Neuroscience Institute — Katrin Gabriel, MS, CCC-SLP
Leslie Bennett, M.S., CCC-SLP (private practice / Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy)
📍 303 N Glenoaks Blvd, Ste 20
📍 9693 Via Torino
Burbank Unified School District — Speech-Language Pathology Team
📍 1900 W Olive Ave (district office)
📍 290 E Verdugo Ave
📍 290 E Verdugo Ave
What to Look For in Speech Therapy
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) help children with autism improve communication skills, including spoken language, understanding, social communication, and alternative communication methods like AAC devices.
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Familiarity with AAC devices if needed
- ✓Collaboration with other therapists
- ✓Parent coaching and home strategies
- ✓Play-based therapy approaches
Insurance: Most health insurance plans cover speech therapy. School districts provide speech services through IEPs. Regional Centers may fund speech therapy for children under 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.