We called Speech Perfect because we were really undecided on how to address our 5 month old son's…read moretongue tie. Gaby talked to my wife on the phone for 20 minutes and was extremely helpful, not even pushing us to book an appointment but truly just trying to help. We ended up scheduling an appointment for the next day. We came in with so many concerns and questions and a lot of anxiety around the decision of whether or not do a frenectomy. Both Gaby and Maria (occupational therapist) took their time with us, did a very thorough assessment with our son, made us feel a lot more at ease about the whole process and were extremely informative. They were so good with him and knew exactly what to look for. They shared lots of context and experience with us along the way. We felt like they had a very human and unbiased approach to everything, including sharing their own personal experiences as parents themselves. We came away feeling at peace about what to do next, which for us was to not to do the surgery and just focus on developmental exercises at home. The office was really cute, clean, and had a nice atmosphere too. My wife and I walked out and immediately said we have to write a review because it was such an incredible experience. Plus, this practice deserves way more reviews than it has! Thank you for really helping us out and making us feel so much better about a tough decision.

We found Gaby in June of 2023, shortly after our son turned four, and from their very first…read moremeeting, she made an immediate and comforting connection with him. She was incredibly kind, patient, and intuitive, which put both our son and us at ease. After just a few sessions, we began noticing our son using more language and becoming genuinely excited to communicate what he was learning with Gaby. He started expressing his wants and needs more confidently, which was such a meaningful milestone for our family. Gaby has truly been a godsend. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and has an amazing ability to meet our son exactly where he is while still encouraging growth. When we weren't able to bring our son to her clinic, she was more than willing to make house visits, which meant so much to us. After 2.5 years, our son has developed an incredible amount of language and is now able to speak much more clearly in full words and sentences. We strongly believe that true inclusion requires flexibility, generosity, and a willingness to meet children where they are while maintaining a growth mindset--and that is exactly what Gaby embodies. We are beyond grateful for her and highly recommend her services. We love you Ms. Gaby!

Speech Therapy Love…read morethis place , it's absolutely wonderful. From the receptionist to the therapists they are all so kind and patient and know their stuff. From the first time (evaluation) they were just so easy to work with, they were very clear about how long it would take for the referral process, to starting sessions. i have seen such a great improvement in my sons speech. I appreciate their patience with my son and with every child I have seen walk in . They communicate effectively and frequently to remind you of your appointment date and time. I would absolutely recommend this place they have changed my sons way of communicating and absolutely love all they staff.

Our experience with this therapy provider was incredibly disappointing…read more From the beginning, scheduling was a struggle. It took an unreasonable amount of time to get an appointment, and our stated availability was repeatedly disregarded. When we finally secured a session, we were told the assigned therapist would be out for a week. Shortly after, we learned she had actually left the company entirely. We were then scheduled with Melissa the clinical manager. During that conversation, the provider recommended that the sessions take place at their facility. We clearly declined and explained that we wanted the initial session to occur in our home. After communicating that preference, the appointment was rescheduled. As parents, coordinating therapy appointments requires planning, adjusting work schedules, and arranging childcare. The repeated delays, staff turnover, poor communication, and last-minute scheduling changes showed a complete lack of respect for our time. What should have been a straightforward onboarding process turned into weeks of frustration. If reliability, organization, and communication are important to you, this was not our experience with this provider.

Words alone can not express our gratitude for Talar. When we started our journey with our daughter…read moreand her speech therapy we didnt realize how much we had yet to see and learn. Talar provided the best possible care for our daughter, always went above and beyond every single day. Her experience and professionalism always was seen at a high level by us. We will never forget all the help she provided not only are little one but us as parents as well. This home will always hold a special place for her as well as in our daughters life. A+++ for this place definitely recommend!

MariCarmen is an exceptional therapist. She is both professional and warm. Our family felt…read morecomfortable welcoming her to our home every single time. Our child progressed exponentially after each session. She will always have a special place in our hearts.

Ms. Sandra is my favorite, she's always ready to give feedback, attentive, and cares about your…read morechild's progress, she loves the kiddos and always goes the extra mile. My son has changed soo much since going to her! He is improving so quickly thanks to her! Ms. Emily and Ms. Tiffany are also so wonderful to work with! And of course Ms Pat ... she always has a smile on her face and is just the sweetest! Love this place!

My 2.5 year old was approved to receive Speech Therapy through the Lanterman Regional Center. This…read morewas probably around August or September of 2017. I was so happy to get a call from Riner-Costantino & Associates to set-up and start speech for my son with Lauren. From his very first day to his very last...it has been the best experience. Lauren is very sweet and kind and so so so so SO patient. In the beginning, my husband was really resisting any type of therapy for our son...but now, just a few months later...he is very happy with the progress and results that he has seen. Before speech therapy (and Regional Center), my son only cared about flipping toy cars over and spinning it's wheels. He was never really engaged in activities. Through play, she was able to teach him how to play with cars like a car. She has taught him how to take turns. She's been able to get more eye contact from him. He is still non-verbal...but before speech therapy, he didn't even really babble that much either. NOW ~ he's babbling all the time. Especially if he's complaining about something. He's got a lot to say!!! And he's making new sounds. Before he goes to sleep I listen to him make "S" and "SHH" and "H" sounds. And I swear to you, I've even heard what sounds like a "thank you". I cried that day. We have a long way to go ~ but to see what she was able to bring out in our son!! JUST AMAZING!! And the best best best part is that my son LOVES Ms. Lauren. He was always excited for speech class. He was always excited to see his teacher. As soon as he would see her, his face would light up and he'd go up to her, reach for her hand and was ready to walk to the room for his session. He never wanted to leave actually. I will never forget Ms. Lauren and all the amazing things she's done with our son. The growth I've seen in him. We are so fortunate and grateful and thankful for Ms. Lauren and Riner-Costantino. She taught him so much more than speech and language. Now that my son is 3, we no longer get to see Ms. Lauren. But if we still could, trust me...we would!!

Maria is an absolutely amazing clinician. She is patient and knowledgeable about her field. Working…read morewith her and her therapists has been amazing! Highly recommend Maria if you are looking for an OT to work on sensory regulation, feeding or strengthening gross/fine motor skills

From the owner: Maria Absi Nahas OTR/L owner and founder of MAN OT LA is a pediatric occupational therapist…read morespecializing in early intervention, sensory processing, feeding therapy and home programming for children with unique needs and abilities. Maria and her team serve clients in clinic and in home within a 5 mile radius. Maria shares a clinic with a team of speech therapists to create a one stop shop for many families seeking both services.

Roisin is an excellent speech therapist. She is incredibly knowledgeable and resourceful. She is…read moreextremely caring and warm. Her techniques are not only effective but fun. Our son loves his sessions with her. We are very grateful that she is our therapist and look forward to his continued progression under her guidance.

The very, very best. Life-changingly good. We haven't had care for our son this effective,…read morepersonal, affirming and loving anywhere else.

My daughter Sydney just completed her speech therapy at Family First, and we had an AMAZING…read moreexperience. Brittney, Cheryl, Marcy and the rest of the team were so helpful from the start. Marcy (who works in the front desk) is very knowledgeable about the regional center and has contacts to help expedite the process. We've worked with Brittney for about a year and a half, and she has been instrumental in helping my daughter gain the confidence and skills to work on her expression. The therapy is play based and she makes it fun! We consider her more than our therapist, but a friend. Cheryl is amazing as well. She is sweet and is great at getting shy kids to open up. If you're looking for a speech therapy center in the Pasadena/La Canada area look no further!!

The absolute best! This was our third attempt at speech therapy through the regional center and I…read moream so happy we kept asking for a different place because we scored once we found this place. Brittney Goodwin was our speech therapist. There are seriously no words to describe her dedication. She would text us and call us in between appointments to check in, asked about the overall health of our family, and wrote extensive emails and reports to assist in our transition to the school district once our daughter aged out of the regional center. Also, the office manager Marcy fought to keep our services when they were prematurely terminated because we moved. She did that completely on her own without us even having to ask. The best way I can describe this office: true patient advocates. This is an overdue review, but thank you for everything!

Tatiana provides speech therapy services to my 5 yr old daughter. She is amazing! Tatiana is…read morecaring, supportive and kind. We have watched my daughter's language and play skills develop. We've also learned great techniques to help her at home. As soon as Tatiana walks through the door, I can see the joy in my daughters face! Often walking over to her to lead her in the house (something she rarely does with others). We are greatful for her!

Tatiana was INCREDIBLY helpful. We were very nervous starting solids, and were looking for some…read morehands on education on how to do so safely, what to watch for, etc versus addressing a specific problem. She is warm and kind and wonderfully educational, we left the session feeling so much more informed and confident feeding and preparing food for our baby. Highly reccomend!

I was told by my orthodontist that I have a severe tongue thrust that I would need to fix and they…read morerecommended Spark therapy. I've been working with Gretchen who is fantastic. She's helped me more than I thought possible! Sessions are easy to book, they accept my insurance, and she's great. I highly recommend her!

Leslie is literally the best! I had double jaw surgery in July and I started seeing Leslie in…read moreSeptember to help with my recovery. With doing the exercises that she gave me religiously, I am happy to report that I can eat all types of food now! I also had a tongue thrust & I have seen a massive change in my swallowing and over all placement of my tongue. Leslie was such a supportive person through this whole crazy experience and I don't think I would have recovered so well without her!