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# CSLOT: Center for Speech, Language, Occupational Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis

CSLOT: Center for Speech, Language, Occupational Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis

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## Posts

- [When a Child Can’t “Follow Along,” Is It Hearing, or Something Else?](https://cslot.com/2026/07/15/when-a-child-cant-follow-along-is-it-hearing-or-something-else/) - A child who loses the thread of a story, mishears instructions in a noisy classroom, or seems to “tune out” during a lesson is often suspected of having an auditory processing disorder (APD), which is a problem with how the brain interprets sound. But a major research review[1] makes a case that should change how
- [Know Your Roots](https://cslot.com/2026/07/02/know-your-roots/) - Know Your Roots: Why the History of Speech-Language Pathology Matters to SLPs and Parents Alike If you asked a speech-language pathologist today who the first "speech clinicians" in America were, most wouldn't know the answer. That's the opening challenge Judith Felson Duchan poses in her ASHA Leader piece on the history of our field —
- [Graphic Organizers and Reading Comprehension](https://cslot.com/2024/03/23/graphic-organizers-and-reading-comprehension/) - Learn how graphic organizers support reading comprehension, especially for children with learning differences.
- [10 Ways to Help Your Resistant Eater](https://cslot.com/2024/05/23/3239/) - Discover practical strategies to support children who struggle with eating and sensory-based feeding challenges.
- [Disability Rights, Neurodiversity, and ABA Abolitionism](https://cslot.com/2023/10/18/disability-rights-neurodiversity-and-aba-abolitionism/) - Explore the intersection of disability rights, neurodiversity, and ABA through historical context and modern perspectives.
- [The Vestibular System: A tutorial](https://cslot.com/2025/01/03/the-vestibular-system-a-tutorial/) - Learn how the vestibular system supports balance, movement, and coordination—and why it plays a key role in daily activities.
- [About the efficacy of the Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage for Late Talkers (VAULT) Language Treatment via teletherapy](https://cslot.com/2023/07/11/blog-title-about-the-efficacy-of-the-vocabulary-acquisition-and-usage-for-late-talkers-vault-language-treatment-via-teletherapy/) - Learn how VAULT teletherapy supports vocabulary growth in late talkers and why treatment intensity and frequency matter for early language development.
- [Seven Reasons To Include A Sibling In Your Child's Early Intervention Therapy](https://cslot.com/2024/06/28/seven-reasons-to-include-a-sibling-in-your-childs-early-intervention-therapy/) - Learn why including siblings in early intervention therapy benefits learning, motivation, and family connection.
- [Sensory Strategies in Action: How to Alert or Calm Yourself or Your Child](https://cslot.com/2024/04/22/sensory-strategies-in-action-how-to-alert-or-calm-yourself-or-your-child/) - Learn sensory strategies to help alert or calm yourself or your child using movement, breathing, and sensory input.
- [Supporting Literacy Development from Birth to Age 5](https://cslot.com/2024/08/30/supporting-literacy-development-from-birth-to-age-5/) - Learn how to support early literacy development from birth to age five through language, play, and daily interaction.
- [Using Legos to Build Social Skills and Language](https://cslot.com/2024/05/07/using-legos-to-build-social-skills-and-language/) - Discover how LEGO-based play can help children build social skills, language, cooperation, and problem-solving abilities.
- [Consistent Daily Routine Supports Children’s Well-being](https://cslot.com/2025/06/03/consistent-daily-routine-supports-childrens-well-being/) - A consistent daily routine supports children’s emotional security, behavior, and development. Learn why structure helps kids thrive.
- [Follow the Leader:  Using Reciprocal Imitation to Build Play and Language](https://cslot.com/2024/05/29/follow-the-leader-using-reciprocal-imitation-to-build-play-and-language/) - Learn how reciprocal imitation supports play, joint attention, and language development in young children.
- [Say what you mean, mean what you say (Autoclitic Verbal Operants)](https://cslot.com/2024/05/07/say-what-you-mean-mean-what-you-say-autoclitic-verbal-operants/) - Learn what autoclitic verbal operants are, how they affect meaning, and why they matter in language development and communication.
- [Sensory Motor Skills: What are they and why are they important?](https://cslot.com/2023/07/18/sensory-motor-skills-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important-2/) - What are sensory motor skills and why are they important? Learn how movement and sensory input support development.
- [Leaving Early Intervention: Where Do We Go Now?](https://cslot.com/2025/01/03/leaving-early-intervention-where-do-we-go-now/) - Many of our families with children 18-36 months make their way to CSLOT’s early intervention clinic or individual therapy through their local regional center. Regional centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. They have offices throughout California
- [Rainy Day Fun](https://cslot.com/2024/11/13/rainy-day-fun/) - Rainy days with a toddler can sometimes be challenging. You might find yourself not being as active as you are during sunnier months because the go-to favorite of the park is not possible in the rain. Here are a few ideas of developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers in the community and at home to help
- [Adults with Communication Disorders on the Silver Screen](https://cslot.com/2024/10/08/adults-with-communication-disorders-on-the-silver-screen/) - We have a wonderful opportunity to work with adults who have lost or suffered impairment in their ability to communicate successfully. This population may include people who have suffered from a stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and people who stutter. In the last few years, two movies have portrayed rather famous adults with similar communication
- [Small Communication Changes, Great Results](https://cslot.com/2024/10/08/small-communication-changes-great-results/) - Children diagnosed with receptive and expressive language delays frequently miss the subtle communication cues in their communication interactions with others. They often need additional support to take notice of those changes in their environment and to expand their communication skills. Supportive adults can offer the assistance these children need by changing their communication habits. By
- [Having Fun with Sensory Integration Activities](https://cslot.com/2024/09/16/having-fun-with-sensory-integration-activities-2/) - From the womb into adulthood, our neurological systems are developing and processing an overwhelming amount of sensory information every day. Our system must then interpret this information and make it ready to be tolerated and used for specific purposes. To help with this process, sensory integration activities are unbelievably fun and a necessary part of
- [Turning the Terrible Twos into the Terrific Twos](https://cslot.com/2024/08/29/turning-the-terrible-twos-into-the-terrific-twos/) - Many parents of two-year-olds comment about the difficulty of having a two-year-old. The phrase the “Terrible Twos” is frequently used to qualify the feelings of parents about their frustration with their children’s temper tantrums and mood swings. Whether or not a child has special needs, this period can be challenging. I suggest that as we
- [Language and Literacy](https://cslot.com/2024/08/11/language-and-literacy/) - Literacy is intimately entwined with speech and language. Reading, essentially, is language. In reading, the speaker and listener don’t directly share in the language experience and the reader must create the context from the written word while in spoken language the speaker and listener are more directly connected. Often, a child who has difficulty with reading
- [English Language Learners and the Road to Reading](https://cslot.com/2024/07/15/english-language-learners-and-the-road-to-reading/) - Children who are English language learners (ELL) are at higher risk of having difficulty learning to read. “When bilingual children’s vocabulary levels are too low in the language in which they are learning to read, these young learners will…encounter difficulties” (Uccelli & Páez, 2007). Children who are learning English may need extra support as they
- [Classroom Displays: How Much Is Too Much?](https://cslot.com/2024/07/15/classroom-displays-how-much-is-too-much/) - The ability to focus and sustain attention to relevant information is important for learning in the classroom and for academic achievement. The more time spent focused on a task, the better the learning outcome. Studies have shown that during learning tasks, children look at the teacher when listening, but look away when thinking. Children on
- [Social Communication Development in Toddlers](https://cslot.com/2024/06/28/social-communication-development-in-toddlers/) - If you have ever been confused or concerned by your child’s communication and social skills, know that you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child is adequately communicating and socializing with peers and adults. Communication and social interaction skills are closely connected and delays in both areas often go hand-in-hand (Gabrielsen et al., 2015).
- [How Do I Make My Child Talk?](https://cslot.com/2024/06/28/how-do-i-make-my-child-talk/) - Parents of young children frequently ask, “How do I make my child talk?” There is no way to “make” a child speak, but we can use techniques to keep a child interested and motivated so he or she wants to try to speak. Children learn through play The most important thing to remember is that a young
- [Supporting Children with Autism with Social Stories](https://cslot.com/2024/06/20/supporting-children-with-autism-with-social-stories/) - Social Stories are short stories used as a teaching tool for children with autism that describe a potentially challenging situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses. They are written or tailored to a child with autism understand and behave appropriately in social situations. Social Stories have a specifically defined
- [The Skill of Teaching Social Skills](https://cslot.com/2024/06/11/the-skill-of-teaching-social-skills/) - Social skills are the skills we have to get along with other people. Social skills can be as basic as saying hello and good-bye, or smiling and making eye contact with people we know. They can also be more difficult, like the skills we use to negotiate. Some people learn social skills easily and quickly, whereas
- [The A-B-Cs of Behavior](https://cslot.com/2024/05/29/the-a-b-cs-of-behavior/) - Problem behaviors may be a common challenge for students, especially those with developmental and learning disabilities. Parents, educators, and family members may find problem behaviors in children a common source of stress. The behaviors may significantly limit the child’s access to activities and settings for children and families, may limit learning opportunities in the classroom,
- [Support Your Child's Reading Development at Home](https://cslot.com/2024/05/29/support-your-childs-reading-development-at-home/) - Learning to read is a complex process that starts early in the preschool years. Parents can help their children make faster progress in learning to read by regularly engaging in meaningful literacy-related activities. Suggested activities to support reading growth at home Listed below are some general suggestions for things that parents can do to help
- [Strategies for Early Language Development](https://cslot.com/2024/05/20/strategies-for-early-language-development/) - Children’s first few years of life are a vital time in their speech and language development. Parents are a key factor in this development as they are their child’s first language model. Simple daily interactions can be manipulated in order to create opportunities for learning. Encouraging language development Modeling Children learn new sounds and words
- [Early Intervention: An Overview](https://cslot.com/2024/05/20/early-intervention-an-overview/) - Early intervention is a term used to describe therapeutic services for children from birth to age three. For infants and toddlers not meeting developmental milestones, early intervention services are critical for their future success and to support their families. What is early intervention? Early intervention is a term used to refer to services given to
- [Baby Sign Language](https://cslot.com/2024/05/20/baby-sign-language/) - Baby sign language is a great way to encourage language before your baby is able to vocally produce words. It allows a baby to communicate what he wants, or what is on his mind. Being able to use the hand gestures of baby signs dramatically reduces the frustration that may occur for both the baby
- [Multilingual Populations: Is it a disorder or a language difference?](https://cslot.com/2024/05/03/multilingual-populations-is-it-a-disorder-or-a-language-difference/) - Many children grow up multilingual, or speaking multiple languages. The prevalence of speech, language, and hearing disorders in the multilingual population is similar to that of the monolingual population. Some multilingual children might appear to talk less than their peers or be hard to understand. This leads to an important question: What is just a
- [Having Fun with Sensory Integration Activities](https://cslot.com/2024/04/22/having-fun-with-sensory-integration-activities/) - From the womb into adulthood, our neurological systems are developing and processing an overwhelming amount of sensory information every day. Our system must then interpret this information and make it ready to be tolerated and used for specific purposes. To help with this process, sensory integration activities are unbelievably fun and a necessary part of development for any child, whether
- [Augmented Language Interventions](https://cslot.com/2024/04/22/augmented-language-interventions/) - Many caregivers hope for their children to be primarily verbal communicators. This may lead them to shy away from using augmented or alternative communication modes in the home or with their therapy team. However, multiple studies concluded that using augmented communication supports, not hinders, communication development including increasing vocabulary size and use in young children
- [Messy Play](https://cslot.com/2024/04/05/messy-play/) - Tactile play offers endless learning opportunities and messy play is a crucial component of early education. There are many benefits of messy play. What are the benefits of messy play? Messy play offers benefits to children of all ages and abilities. It allows children to become engaged and get to know other children. Children who
- [Therapeutic Listening Blog](https://cslot.com/2024/04/05/therapeutic-listening-blog/) - Using Music to Improve Sensory Processing Music is frequently used as a therapeutic tool to calm or organize children. However, does music have the potential for sensory organization? In 2007, researchers Hall and Case-Smith conducted a study exploring the effects of sound-based intervention for those with sensory processing disorder. They found that children who used
- [Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder](https://cslot.com/2024/04/05/understanding-sensory-processing-disorder/) - It is our sense of vision that allows us to see and make sense of the words on this page. However, our sense of vision may not always process information correctly, leaving us to feel disorganized, confused, and unsure of what we see. What if the way you processed the title of this article made
- [How to Support Gestalt Language Processors Using the Natural Language  Acquisition (NLA) Protocol](https://cslot.com/2024/03/25/how-to-support-gestalt-language-processors-using-the-natural-language-acquisition-nla-protocol/) - There are two ways children can develop language. One way is called analytic language development or analytic language processing (ALP), which is considered the traditional style of language acquisition that starts with single words and progresses to multiword utterances (Peters, 1983). A second way children can develop language is called gestalt language development or gestalt
- [Eight Ways to Support Your Child's Early Development](https://cslot.com/2024/03/23/eight-ways-to-support-your-childs-early-development/) - Parents often wonder what they can do at home to support their child's development. The short answer: Play with your child! But what does that play look like? Here are eight easy tips for play activities parents and caregivers can do with young children. How to support development Games. Share games, such as large lotto
- [Books! Books! Books!](https://cslot.com/2024/03/03/books-books-books/) - Research suggests that storybook reading facilitates language development and plays an important role in preparing children for success in school. In addition to enhancing early language development and literacy skills, shared book reading, between you and your child, can provide a positive social interaction. Reading with your child should start from birth. At this
- [Connection Between Spoken Language and Literacy](https://cslot.com/2023/08/29/connection-between-spoken-language-and-literacy-2/) - The experiences with talking and listening gained during the preschool years prepare children to learn to read and write during the early elementary school years. This means that children who enter school with weaker verbal abilities are much more likely to experience difficulties learning literacy skills than those who do not (Roth, Paul, & Pierotti,
- [Scholastic's Top 100 Children's Books](https://cslot.com/2023/08/29/scholastics-top-100-childrens-books/) - Choosing the right book to read with your child can be difficult. There are many options and how do we determine what is age-appropriate? Click here to see Scholastic's Top 100 picks! Are you concerned about your child's literacy development? Contact us to find out how we can help you and your child.
- [What is a Sensory Diet and Why Does My Child Need One?](https://cslot.com/2023/07/25/what-is-a-sensory-diet-and-why-does-my-child-need-one-2/) - Every person explores, feels, and senses her environment differently. For some people, playing soothing background music helps increase focus, while for others, all background noise is distracting. A sensory diet is a personalized set of activities and environmental modifications embedded in daily routines which supports individuals to be successful in tasks and transitions. What is
- [Generalization](https://cslot.com/2023/07/25/generalization/) - The overarching goal of any therapeutic activity is for the child or adult to be able to use the targeted skill in any location with any person. Sometimes skills that are learned through therapeutic activities are only mastered in the environment in which they were learned and with the people in that environment. Generalization helps
- [Well-Being and Resilience in Children](https://cslot.com/2023/07/25/well-being-and-resilience-in-children/) - A communication disorder can impact a child’s ability to participate in activities and form relationships with others. These difficulties can impact a child’s psychological and social well-being. Wessells (2015) argued that children “are not passive victims but active makers of meaning who interpret adversity using lenses that practitioners need to understand.” Therefore, it is important
- [An OT's Guide to a Sensational Summer](https://cslot.com/2023/07/18/an-ots-guide-to-a-sensational-summer-2/) - Summer is a great time to relax and change our routines. Less structure sometimes leads to boredom. Here are some fun activities to engage in with your child to help liven up summer break while keeping your child regulated. Indoor crafts and messy play Make homemade slime with school glue and Borax detergent. Got broken crayons
- [What Affects Early Intervention Services Among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population?](https://cslot.com/2023/06/28/what-affects-early-intervention-services-among-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-population/) - Did you know there are many factors that affect the success of early intervention services among children who are deaf and hard of hearing? This article found the following factors were important when providing services to deaf and hard-of-hearing children ages 6-36 months: Family participation in services was greatest when services were provided in the
- [Joint Attention: A Critical Skill in Language Development](https://cslot.com/2023/06/27/joint-attention-a-critical-skill-in-language-development/) - Children with autism have a particular difficulty in their social relationships and are often more interested in and engaged by their own thoughts and sensations than by other people or even the outside world. They also often demonstrate a lack of, or delays in, joint attention skills. Limited joint attention skills can adversely affect a
- [Research News: Biological Markers Found for Sensory Processing Disorder](https://cslot.com/2023/06/27/research-news-biological-markers-found-for-sensory-processing-disorder/) - Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are more prevalent in children than autism and as common as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, yet the condition receives far less attention partly because it’s never been recognized as a distinct disease. Now research has shown that children with SPD have quantifiable differences in brain structure. What did the study find?
- [Storytelling and Literacy](https://cslot.com/2023/06/12/storytelling-and-literacy/) - Storytelling is a great way to work on language and literacy skills with children. No matter how young or old your child is, storytelling will provide opportunities for him to develop and build upon several important areas of language and literacy skills such as listening, comprehension, verbal expression, and reasoning skills. From a very early age,
- [Facilitating First Words](https://cslot.com/2023/06/12/facilitating-first-words/) - Imitation is an important skill when learning to talk. As speech therapists, we use imitation to teach our clients to use new words and make new sounds. However, imitation is a learned skill; not all children get it immediately. Parents get frustrated when their child is not talking and can be heard repeating over
- [Smart Technology Supports Hearing for Older Adults](https://cslot.com/2023/06/06/smart-technology-supports-hearing-for-older-adults/) - Mobile devices are everywhere you look, but what about older adults? If older adults are not yet using mobile devices for making phone calls or texting, there is another reason these devices may have an appeal. Smartphones and tablet computers are now offering a variety of software and applications that can serve as Hearing Assistive
- [Breaking Down Pragmatic Communication Skills](https://cslot.com/2023/06/06/breaking-down-pragmatic-communication-skills/) - Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience delays in the area of pragmatics, also known as the rules for social language. Children may produce long and complex sentences and speak clearly but still have pragmatic language delays. Pragmatic communication skills There are three major communication skills associated with pragmatic language. They are: Using language
- [6 Benefits of Music in Development](https://cslot.com/2023/05/03/6-benefits-of-music-in-development/) - We love to listen to music, dance to music, and sing to music with our children. Music is fun, music is engaging, and children love it! Did you know that when children learn to play music it is not only fun but also has developmental benefits to it? Here are 6 ways that children benefit
- [Attention: Critical Foundation To Build Communication Skill](https://cslot.com/2023/04/25/attention-critical-foundation-to-build-communication-skill/) - One of the foundational skills needed for communication development is attention. Attention can be broken down into different categories. The three broad categories that Patten and Watson (2011) categorized attention into are the following: Orienting attention: physically adjusting to a stimulus. Ex: gaze shift or head turn. Sustaining attention: maintaining attention to a stimulus. Shifting

## Pages

- [Home Page](https://cslot.com/) - CSLOT provides speech, occupational, and behavior therapy for children and adults. Trusted care for communication and motor needs.
- [Accent Coaching](https://cslot.com/our-services/accent-coaching/) - Expert accent coaching delivered by ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists. Telehealth sessions for Bay Area professionals who want to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and presence.
- [Careers at CSLOT](https://cslot.com/contact-us/careers/) - Join CSLOT’s therapy team and make a difference. Explore careers in speech, occupational, and behavior therapy.
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- [Telehealth](https://cslot.com/about-us/telepractice/) - Learn how CSLOT delivers personalized speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy through secure telehealth, supporting families wherever they are.
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- [Telehealth Speech-Language Therapy](https://cslot.com/about-us/telehealth-speech-language-therapy/) - Online speech therapy for children, teens, and adults. Licensed SLPs provide live, virtual speech therapy through secure telehealth.Personalized care. Wherever you are. We provide live, one-on-one speech-language therapy through secure telehealth for children, teens, and adults. All services are delivered by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and tailored to your individual goals, communication needs, and life context. Telehealth allows us to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed therapy in a flexible and convenient format without compromising
- [Prompting Hierarchy: Part 3](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/prompting-hierarchy-part-3/) - Learn how least-to-most prompting helps children succeed independently in communication and learning tasks.
- [Separation from Parents](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/early-intervention/separation-from-parents/) - Learn how therapy supports children during separation from caregivers and promotes emotional development.
- [Choosing Great Toys for Your Child](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/choosing-great-toys-for-your-child/) - Learn how to choose toys that support learning, play, and developmental skills at every stage.
- [Resources for Payment](https://cslot.com/resources/resources-for-payment/resources-for-payment/) - Find payment and insurance resources, accepted plans, and billing information for CSLOT therapy services.
- [Welcome](https://cslot.com/about-us/welcome/) - Welcome to CSLOT. Learn how our multidisciplinary therapy services support communication, development, and daily living skills.
- [Voice Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/children/voice-disorders/) - Learn about pediatric voice disorders, common causes, and how therapy supports healthy voice use.
- [Sobre Nosotros](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/) - Conozca CSLOT y nuestros servicios terapéuticos personalizados para bebés, niños, adolescentes y adultos.
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/behavior-disorders/children/autism-spectrum-disorder/) - Learn about autism spectrum disorder and how therapy supports communication, behavior, and social interaction.
- [The Role of Joint Attention in Early Communication](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/the-role-of-joint-attention-in-early-communication/) - Learn why joint attention is essential for early communication and how parents can support it during daily interactions.
- [Speech Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/) - Learn about common speech disorders and how evaluation and therapy support clear, effective communication.
- [Reading Disability](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/reading-disorders/children/reading-disability/) - Learn about reading disabilities, including phonological and comprehension challenges, and how therapy provides support.
- [Stuttering](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/children/stuttering/) - Learn about childhood stuttering, common signs, and how speech therapy supports fluent communication.
- [Informative Handouts](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/) - Browse informative handouts designed to help parents support speech, language, and developmental skills at home.
- [Dyslexia and Dysgraphia](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/reading-disorders/children/dyslexia-and-dysgraphia/) - Learn about dyslexia and dysgraphia, common learning challenges, and how therapy supports reading and written expression.
- [Motor Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/children/motor-disorder/) - Learn about motor disorders in children and how therapy supports fine and gross motor skill development.
- [Terapia de Comportamiento](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/terapia-de-comportamiento/) - Conozca cómo la terapia de comportamiento (ABA) apoya el desarrollo de habilidades mediante estrategias individualizadas.
- [Glossary of Terms](https://cslot.com/resources/glossary-of-terms/) - A helpful glossary of speech, language, and therapy terms to support parents and caregivers in understanding evaluations and reports.
- [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/adults/traumatic-brain-injury/) - Learn how traumatic brain injury can affect language and communication and how therapy supports daily functioning.
- [Articulation Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/children/articulation-disorder/) - Learn about articulation disorders, common speech sound challenges, and how therapy helps children speak more clearly.
- [Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words:  How Does It All Work? Part 1](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/gestures-part-1/) - Learn how gestures, signs, and words work together to support early communication and language development.
- [Prompting Hierarchy: Part 1](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/prompting-hierarchy-part-1/) - Learn how prompting hierarchies help parents and therapists support language development while encouraging independence.
- [Aphasia](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/adults/aphasia/) - Learn about aphasia, its causes such as stroke or brain injury, and how speech therapy supports language and communication.
- [Sensory Integration Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/children/sensory-integration-disorder/) - Understand sensory integration disorder, common symptoms, and how therapy helps children process sensory input more effectively.
- [Applied Behavior Analysis](https://cslot.com/our-services/behavior-therapy/) - Learn how ABA therapy supports behavior, communication, and daily functioning using individualized, evidence-based strategies.
- [Stuttering](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/adults/stuttering/) - Learn about adult stuttering, common characteristics, and how speech therapy supports fluent and confident communication.
- [Social Communication Groups](https://cslot.com/our-services/social-communication-groups/) - Social communication groups for children and teens help build conversation, peer interaction, and social confidence in a supportive setting.
- [Apraxia](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/adults/apraxia/) - Learn about adult apraxia of speech, its causes, and how speech therapy can support clearer, more consistent communication.
- [Social Communication Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/children/social-communication-disorder/) - Learn the signs of social communication disorder and how therapy helps children use language effectively in social and everyday situations.
- [Infecciones del Oído y El Desarrollo del Lenguaje](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/infecciones-del-oido-y-el-desarrollo-del-lenguaje/) - Conozca cómo las infecciones del oído pueden afectar el desarrollo del lenguaje y cuándo buscar evaluación y apoyo terapéutico.
- [Intake Form](https://cslot.com/contact-us/make-an-appointment/child-appointment-form/) - Schedule a child therapy appointment with CSLOT. Request evaluations or services for speech, language, occupational, or behavior therapy.
- [Prompting Hierarchy: Part 2](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/prompting-hierarchy-part-2/) - Explore how prompting hierarchies support communication development by helping children become more independent in therapy and daily routines.
- [Observing and Participating in Your Child's Therapy](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/parents-and-parent-participation/observing-and-participating-in-your-childs-therapy/) - Learn why parent participation in therapy matters and how observing sessions helps reinforce skills at home and support faster progress.
- [Handwriting and Dysgraphia](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/children/handwriting-and-dysgraphia/) - Discover how handwriting therapy helps children with dysgraphia improve written expression, fine motor skills, and classroom participation.
- [Feeding and Swallowing Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders/) - Learn about pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, common signs, and how therapy can help children eat, chew, and swallow safely and effectively.
- [Transitioning from Early Intervention to School Services](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/early-intervention/transitioning-from-early-intervention-to-school-services/) - Learn how children transition from early intervention to school services and how families can prepare and participate.
- [Behavior Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/behavior-disorders/) - Learn about behavior disorders in children, including signs, causes, and therapy approaches to support development.
- [Los Niños con Problemas de Búsqueda de Palabras](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/consejos-para-padres/los-niños-con-problemas-de-busqueda-de-palabras/) - Aprenda sobre los problemas de búsqueda de palabras en niños y cómo apoyar el desarrollo del vocabulario.
- [Folletos Informativos](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/) - Explore folletos informativos de CSLOT con recursos educativos para padres sobre desarrollo, lenguaje y comportamiento.
- [Terapia de Lecture](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/terapia-de-lecture/) - El programa de terapia de lectura de CSLOT apoya a niños con dificultades lectoras mediante enfoques multisensoriales.
- [¿Qué Habilidades para Vestirse Debería Tener mi Hijo?](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/que-habilidades-para-vestirse/) - Las habilidades para vestirse son esenciales para la independencia infantil. Aprenda cómo apoyar el desarrollo del autocuidado.
- [Intervención Temprana](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/intervencion-temprana/) - Conozca el programa de intervención temprana de CSLOT y cómo apoyamos el desarrollo de bebés y niños pequeños.
- [Adult Appointment Form](https://cslot.com/contact-us/make-an-appointment/adult-appointment-form/) - Request therapy services for adults by completing CSLOT’s adult appointment form.
- [Preparing for the First Visit](https://cslot.com/contact-us/preparing-for-the-first-visit/) - Prepare for your first visit with CSLOT by learning what to bring, what to expect, and how the evaluation process works.
- [Credits](https://cslot.com/credits/) - Meet the team and contributors who helped create and support the CSLOT website and educational resources.
- [Make an Appointment](https://cslot.com/contact-us/make-an-appointment/) - Schedule an appointment with CSLOT to begin speech, occupational, or behavioral therapy services for your child or yourself.
- [Intellectual Disability](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/behavior-disorders/children/intellectual-disability/) - Learn about intellectual disability in children, including characteristics, adaptive skills, and therapy support options.
- [Testimonials](https://cslot.com/about-us/testimonials/) - Read testimonials from families who share their experiences with CSLOT’s therapy services and supportive clinical team.
- [Incitación: Parte 1](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/incitacion-parte-1/) - Aprenda qué es la incitación y cómo usar niveles de ayuda adecuados para apoyar el lenguaje de su hijo en intervención temprana.
- [Motor and Self-Help Checklists](https://cslot.com/resources/developmental-milestone-checklists/motor-and-self-help-checklists/) - Motor and self-help milestone checklists help identify developmental delays and determine when an OT consultation is recommended.
- [Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 1](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/managing-challenging-behaviors-part-1/) - Learn why challenging behaviors occur and how improving communication can reduce frustration and support positive behavior.
- [Children Who Stutter](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/advice-for-parents/children-who-stutter/) - Helpful tips for parents to support children who stutter, including how to listen, respond, and reduce communication pressure.
- [Voice Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/adults/voice-disorders/) - Voice disorders in adults can affect pitch, clarity, and endurance. Learn symptoms, causes, and how voice therapy can help.
- [Frequently Asked Clinical Questions](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/early-intervention/frequently-asked-clinical-questions/) - Answers to common early intervention questions, including prompting, therapy frequency, parent involvement, and developmental progress.
- [Niños con Abuso Vocal](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/consejos-para-padres/ninos-con-abuso-vocal/) - El abuso vocal en niños puede causar ronquera y daño a la voz. Aprenda causas comunes, señales de alerta y consejos para proteger la voz.
- [El Papel de la Atención Mutua en la Comunicación Temprana](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/el-papel-de-la-atencion-mutua-en-la-comunicacion-temprana/) - La atención mutua es clave para la comunicación temprana. Aprenda cómo fortalecer la conexión, el lenguaje y la interacción con su hijo.
- [Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words:  How Does It All Work? Part 4](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/gestures-part-4/) - Learn how words develop in early communication and how gestures, signs, and pictures support language growth in early intervention therapy.
- [Telehealth Intake Form](https://cslot.com/about-us/telehealth-intake-form/)
- [Home Page - Old](https://cslot.com/home-page/) - CSLOT provides speech, occupational, and behavior therapy for children and adults. Trusted care for communication and motor needs.
- [Childhood Apraxia of Speech](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/children/childhood-apraxia-of-speech/) - Learn the signs of childhood apraxia of speech and how pediatric speech therapy helps children improve sound planning and speech clarity.
- [Specific Language Impairment](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/children/specific-language-impairment/) - Learn the signs of specific language impairment and how speech therapy helps children improve understanding and expression.
- [Ear Infections and the Development of Language](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/ear-infections-and-the-development-of-language/) - Learn how ear infections can affect hearing and language development in children and when speech therapy may help.
- [Pediatric Occupational Therapy Movement and Sensory Integration](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/pediatric-occupational-therapy-movement-and-sensory-integration/) - Learn how pediatric occupational therapy supports movement, sensory integration, and daily skills for children.
- [Habilidades de Cuidado Personal](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/habilidades-de-cuidado-personal/) - Aprende cómo se desarrollan las habilidades de cuidado personal en niños de 1 a 8 años y cuándo la terapia puede ayudar.
- [Early Intervention](https://cslot.com/our-services/early-intervention/) - Early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, supporting communication, motor, and social skills.
- [Creating and Using Picture Icons for Communication](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/creating-and-using-picture-icons-for-communication/) - Learn how picture icons support communication and language development for children at all ability levels.
- [Cognitive Communication Disorder](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/adults/cognitive-communication-disorder/) - Speech therapy for adults with cognitive communication disorders affecting memory, attention, organization, and reasoning.
- [Terapia de Habla y Lenguaje](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/terapia-de-habla-y-lenguaje/) - Servicios de terapia de habla y lenguaje para bebés, niños y adultos, incluyendo articulación, fluidez y lenguaje.
- [Creación y Uso de Iconos de Imagen Para la Comunicación](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/creacion-y-uso-de-iconos-de-imagen-para-la-comunicacion/) - Aprende cómo los íconos de imagen apoyan la comunicación infantil y ayudan a niños a expresar necesidades y deseos.
- [Children with Word Finding Problems](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/advice-for-parents/children-with-word-finding-problems/) - Learn the signs of word finding difficulties in children and how speech therapy can support vocabulary and language development.
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://cslot.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/) - Find answers to common questions about speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA services, insurance, and scheduling at CSLOT.
- [Terapia Ocupacional Pediátrica: Movimiento y Integración Sensorial](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/terapia-ocupacional-pediatrica/) - Aprende cómo la terapia ocupacional pediátrica ayuda al desarrollo motor, sensorial y funcional de los niños.
- [Children with Vocal Abuse](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/advice-for-parents/children-with-vocal-abuse/) - Learn the signs of vocal abuse in children and how speech therapy can protect vocal health and prevent voice disorders.
- [Occupational Therapy](https://cslot.com/our-services/occupational-therapy/) - Occupational therapy services to support daily living, motor skills, sensory processing, and independence for all ages.
- [Speech and Language Checklists](https://cslot.com/resources/developmental-milestone-checklists/speech-and-language-checklists/) - Use speech and language milestone checklists to track development and know when to seek help from a licensed therapist.
- [Speech and Language Therapy](https://cslot.com/our-services/speech-and-language-therapy/) - Comprehensive speech and language therapy for infants through adults, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language services.
- [What Dressing Skills Should My Child Have?](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/what-dressing-skills-should-my-child-have/) - Learn what dressing skills children should develop at different ages and how occupational therapy supports independence.
- [Acquired Childhood Aphasia](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/children/acquired-childhood-aphasia/) - Learn about acquired childhood aphasia and how speech therapy helps children recover language skills.
- [Self-Care Skills](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/self-care-skills/) - Learn how children develop self-care skills like dressing, feeding, and toileting—and when occupational therapy can help.
- [Our Staff](https://cslot.com/about-us/our-staff/) - Meet CSLOT’s licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists providing expert care.
- [Dysarthria](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/adults/dysarthria/) - Speech therapy for adults with dysarthria caused by stroke, Parkinson’s, or brain injury. CSLOT improves clarity and communication.
- [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/children/traumatic-brain-injury/) - Pediatric therapy for traumatic brain injury. CSLOT helps children improve motor skills, sensory processing, and daily function after TBI.
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- [Thank you!](https://cslot.com/contact-us/make-an-appointment/child-appointment-form/thank-you/) - To ensure that we are fully prepared for your first visit, we kindly request you to submit two important forms: an intake form and a contractual agreement form. Both forms are mandatory and must be completed before scheduling. Your cooperation in this regard will help us provide you with the highest level of service and
- [¡Gracias!](https://cslot.com/hacer-una-cita/formulario-de-cita/gracias/) - Para asegurarnos de que estemos completamente preparados para su primera visita, le solicitamos que envíe dos formularios importantes: un formulario de admisión y un formulario de acuerdo contractual. Ambos formularios son obligatorios y deben completarse antes de programar la cita. Su cooperación a este respecto nos ayudará a brindarle el más alto nivel de servicio
- [Contáctenos](https://cslot.com/contactenos/) - La Oficina Central Teléfono: (510) 794-5155 Fax: ​(510) 422-2663
- [Code of Values](https://cslot.com/about-us/code-of-values/) - The mission of the Center for Speech, Language, Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis is to provide communication and movement to those who have lost or have not yet acquired these skills. We are committed to service, professionalism and creativity, and we are driven by these commitments to fulfill our mission. Service We provide high-quality,
- [Preguntas Clínicas Frecuentes Sobre Intervención Temprana](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/intervencion-temprana/preguntas-clinicas-frecuentes-sobre-intervencion-temprana/) - Preguntas Generales ¿Cuándo y cuánto debo pedirle a mi hijo? Consulte el folleto Invocación de la Jerarquía en el Manual de Educación Para Padres de Niños de Temprana Infancia. Pida al terapeuta que le indique qué nivel de inspiración es más apropiado para su hijo. ¿Le hará daño a mi hijo si no ve al
- [Hacer Una Cita](https://cslot.com/hacer-una-cita/) - Para hacer una cita, usted puede completar un formulario de cita o llamar y hablar con nuestro personal de la oficina. Respondemos a nuestros formularios en 24 horas de Lunes a Viernes. Esperamos poder servirle! Formulario de Cita Para Niño Número de Teléfono La Oficina Central (510) 794-5155
- [What Play Skills Should My Child Have?](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/what-play-skills-should-my-child-have/) - Encourage your child to play! Play serves a stimulus for normal growth and development. It has an organizing effect on human behavior and is the critical base for adult competence. Play is a child’s work and through this work they develop sensory processing, postural support, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and speech and language
- [What Fine Motor Skills Should My Child Have?](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/what-fine-motor-skills-should-my-child-have/) - Fine motor skills involve using the small muscles of the hand with support from the larger muscles to manipulate objects and to transfer them from one hand to another, and to coordinate visual information with hand movements. Fine motor skills involve using precise hand movements to achieve results in threading beads, coloring, cutting, handwriting, etc. Fine
- [Pronunciando Inglés](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/pronunciando-ingles/) - Cuando los adultos adquieren un nuevo idioma, encuentran que la pronunciación de la lengua es el aspecto más difícil de aprender. Ayudamos a hablantes no nativos de inglés aprender Inglés pronunciar con claridad y confianza. En última instancia, este proceso puede mejorar la comunicación, las relaciones y carreras. Cuando un acento interfiere con la comunicación
- [Grupos de Comunicación Social](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/grupos-de-comunicacion-social/) - Nuestros grupos de comunicación sociales son para los niños y adolescentes, de 3+ años. Estos grupos de terapia ofrecen un ambiente seguro y divertido para los niños y adolescentes a participar con los demás, probar cosas nuevas, y construir habilidades de comunicación social. Muchos niños no tienen el lenguaje que necesitan para involucrar a sus
- [Terapia Ocupacional](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/terapia-ocupacional/) - La terapia ocupacional se ocupa de que permite a un individuo para participar en actividades de la vida diaria, u ocupaciones. La ocupación de los niños es aprender y jugar. Cuando los niños tienen retrasos en el desarrollo o condiciones diagnosticadas, pueden carecer de la sensoriales, motoras, perceptivas, cognitivas o habilidades sociales necesarias para participar
- [Las 12 Cosas Mas Importantes Que Debe Saber Para Criar a un Niño Bilingüe](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/las-12-cosas-mas-importantes-que-debe-saber-para-criar-a-un-niño-bilingüe/) - Hay mucha información confusa acerca de qué idioma hablar con su hijo si su familia usa más de un idioma en casa, o si su familia usa un idioma diferente en casa que el que se usa en la comunidad en general. Los estudios demuestran la importancia de usar su mejor lenguaje con su hijo
- [Top 12 Things to Know About Raising Your Child Bilingually](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/top-12-things-to-know-about-raising-your-child-bilingually/) - There is a lot of confusing information about what language to speak to your child if your family uses more than one language at home or if your family uses a different language at home than the one used in the broader community. Research has shown the importance of using your best language with your
- [Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 4](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/managing-challenging-behaviors-part-4/) - It is fortunate that changing children’s behaviors is not really all that difficult. What it takes is committed parents and therapists who have the child’s best interest at heart, and the kind of tough love that follows that commitment. Most parents who resist tackling behaviors are concerned about causing further upset to a child who
- [Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 3](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/managing-challenging-behaviors-part-3/) - We have observed classrooms in which the teacher placed himself in a chair in front of the door in order to keep a child from “escaping.” This teacher obviously had better things to do with his class, teaching being one of them. How could he have used principles of behavior modification to discourage this “escape
- [Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 2](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/managing-challenging-behaviors-part-2/) - Rewarding appropriate behaviors and ignoring inappropriate behaviors result in the likelihood that the behaviors you wish your child to exhibit will occur more frequently, and those you wish your child to extinguish will occur less frequently. However, there are some behaviors which cannot be ignored, such as running away, aggression, etc. These behaviors must be
- [Interpreting Your Child's Behaviors](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/interpreting-your-childs-behaviors/) - Have you ever watched children spin around in circles, arms outstretched, until they are so dizzy they fall down? Or seen a child who can sit quietly in a chair but tense up and appear afraid to move when presented with a swing set and some slides? Or a child who enjoys going places such
- [Sensory Enriching Activities](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/sensory-enriching-activities/) - A major function of a pediatric occupational therapists is to help children with their jobs—the job of being a child. Growth, learning, skill acquisition, these are all part of the job of being a child. Young children learn, grow, and gain new skills through play. Exploratory play including learning to walk, run, and climb, learning
- [Language and Play](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/language-and-play/) - There are tremendous opportunities for language development through different types of play. Through play with toys and everyday objects, children discover that they can make things happen. Providing a wide range of household objects as well as toys for children to explore helps them learn about shapes, sounds, colors, and textures. Physical play and rough-and-tumble
- [Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words:  How Does It All Work? Part 3](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/gestures-part-3/) - Pictures, also called visual supports, play a great role in the life of a child, for they represent objects and activities that the child may not yet be able to talk about. Children with developmental speech and language delays typically demonstrate relative strengths in processing visual information; auditory processing may be highly challenging to the
- [Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words:  How Does It All Work? Part 2](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/gestures-part-2/) - How does one decide which signs to teach a young preverbal child? In CSLOT’s Early Intervention program, we use signs that help the child get what he wants. The sign for “more” becomes a generalized sign for “I wantThus, the therapist models “more,” in which the fingertips of both hands meet in front of the
- [Children with Delayed Speech](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/advice-for-parents/children-with-delayed-speech/) - Children with delayed speech can benefit from parents and caregivers using specific strategies to help support them while in the process of developing speech and language skills. Here are some tips for parents of children with delayed speech. Help your child to believe he is a terrific speaker by giving specific praise, (e.g., “I like
- [The Clinician-Parent Partnership](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/parents-and-parent-participation/the-clinician-parent-partnership/) - In China there is an ancient adage which says that if the child has problems, work with the mother. Here in the West, political correctness as well as best clinical practice suggest that we work with the mother and father, and in many cases, with the family. All parents whose children are receiving treatment at
- [How Does Therapy Work](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/how-does-therapy-work/) - Research has shown that when a child performs an activity regularly and repeatedly, small changes occur in the thinking pathways of his brain. In all areas of development—communication, cognition, socialization, learning to take care of himself, and getting around—the child sees objects and events, and hears the words used to refer to these, creating pathways
- [Preparación Para la Primera Visita](https://cslot.com/contactenos/preparacion-para-la-primera-visita/) - Bienvenido a CSLOT! Estamos muy contentos de apoyar a usted ya su familia en su viaje a través del proceso clínico. Nos hemos estado preparando para su primera visita con nosotros y queremos que esté preparado también. ¿Qué debo llevar a la primera visita? Cuando estableció la cita para su primera visita, se le envió
- [Testimonios](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/testimonios/) - "A lo largo de los últimos tres meses hemos sido testigos de un cambio tan positivo en nuestro niño! Ha habido cambios en su discurso expresivo, uso del lenguaje de señas, comunicación más espontánea, interacciones sociales y contacto visual. Sus habilidades motoras gruesas y finas.” - Monica P., Padre "Tu equipo fue increíblemente gracioso... y
- [Privacy Policy](https://cslot.com/privacy/) - The Center for Speech, Language, Occupational, and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT) operates http://www.cslot.com (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of our Site. Last updated 03/07/2018 Information Collection and Use CSLOT respects the privacy of our valued clients. We are strongly
- [Reading Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/reading-disorders/) - Reading Disorders can encompass several elements of difficulty with reading, including dyslexia, reading disability, and phonological awareness. Preschoolers, children, and adolescents can have difficulty with reading. Our services are designed to help and support the youngest struggling reader through high school-level students. Children Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Reading Disability
- [Motor and Sensory Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/) - Motor skills help a child move, manipulate objects, and interact with the environment. Sensory skills define the way the senses are used to understand the environment. Disorders of these two systems can impact the way a child is able to learn, move, and play. The heart of a child's occupation is learning through movement and play.
- [Language Disorders](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/) - Language is the basis of human communication and can take many forms including spoken words, hand and body gestures, facial movements, signs, and symbols. A language disorder is present when there is difficulty understanding and/or using these communication systems. Language can be broken up into two parts; receptive and expressive. Receptive language refers to understanding
- [Pronouncing English](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/pronouncing-english/) - Although they may speak English fluently, many intelligent foreign-born professionals have heavy accents which cause them to be perceived as uneducated or incompetent. Because of this, they often suffer frustration and anxiety in business communications, and find they are unable to advance in their careers. How do I know if I need assistance pronouncing English?
- [Areas We Assess and Treat](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/) - CSLOT is a complete diagnostic and treatment center for all communication, motor, sensory, and behavior disorders. Specifically, we address concerns in speech, language, swallowing, motor, sensory, behavior, and reading. Additionally, we target pronouncing English skills for individuals for whom English is a second language. Speech Disorders Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Language Disorders Behavior Disorders Motor
- [Does My Child Have a Problem?](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/does-my-child-have-a-problem/) - You may be worried about some aspect of your child's development. Maybe your child's daycare provider or teacher has brought up concerns. Possibly you have tried comparing your child to children of your friends or other children at the playground, trying to determine what is "normal." It's natural to worry about your child's development, but
- [Los Niños Que Tartamudean](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/consejos-para-padres/los-ninos-que-tartamudean/) - Como padre, a veces es difícil saber cómo ayudar a su hijo cuando tiene momentos de disfluencia, también conocido como tartamudez. Estos consejos pueden ayudar tanto a usted como a su hijo. Escucha lo que tu hijo está diciendo, no cómo lo está diciendo. Centrarse en el contenido de la comunicación, en lugar de la
- [Niños con Discurso Retrasado](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/consejos-para-padres/ninos-con-discurso-retrasado/) - Los niños con retraso en el hablar pueden beneficiarse de los padres y los cuidadores que utilizan estrategias específicas para ayudar a apoyarlos, mientras que en el proceso de desarrollo de las habilidades del hablar y el lenguaje. Aquí hay algunos consejos para padres de niños con retraso en el habla: Ayude a su hijo
- [Observando y Participando de la Terapia de su Hijo](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/padres-y-la-participacion-de-los-padres/observando-y-participando-de-la-terapia-de-su-hijo/) - CSLOT invita a los padres a participar en la terapia de sus hijos porque sabemos que la terapia da mejores resultados cuando los padres están allí para aprender cómo hacer en sus hogares lo que la terapeuta lleva a cabo en la clínica. Con apoyo de los padres, esperamos alcanzar un progreso mejor y más
- [La Asociación Entre la Clínica y los Padres](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/padres-y-la-participacion-de-los-padres/la-asociacion-entre-la-clinica-y-los-padres/) - En China hay un antiguo adagio que dice que si el niño tiene problemas, trabaje con la madre. Aquí en Occidente, tanto la corrección política como la mejor práctica clínica sugieren que trabajamos con la madre y el padre, y en muchos casos con la familia. Todos los padres cuyos hijos están recibiendo tratamiento en
- [Gestos, Señas, Imágenes, y Palabras: ¿Cómo Funciona Todo? Parte 4](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/gestos-señas-imagenes-y-palabras-parte-4/) - En las parte 1, parte 2, y parte 3 de esta serie, hemos explicado el propósito de los gestos, los signos y las imágenes. La Parte 4 está dedicada a las palabras, que es lo que todo el mundo quiere escuchar de nuestros niños en el programa de Intervención Temprana. Impaciente para llegar a la
- [Gestos, Señas, Imágenes, y Palabras: ¿Cómo Funciona Todo? Parte 3](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/gestos-señas-imagenes-y-palabras-parte-3/) - Las imágenes, también llamadas soportes visuales, ocupan un rol primordial en la vida de un niño, porque representan objetos y actividades sobre los que el niño puede que todavía no sea capaz de verbalizar. Los niños con retraso del desarrollo en el área del lenguaje y discurso típicamente demuestran una fuerza relativa al procesar información
- [Gestos, Señas, Imágenes, y Palabras: ¿Cómo Funciona Todo? Parte 2](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/gestos-señas-imagenes-y-palabras-parte-2/) - ¿Cómo se decide qué señas enseñarle a los niños pre-verbales? En el programa de Intervención Temprana de CSLOT utilizamos señas que le ayudan al niño a obtener lo que quiere. La seña de “más” se transforma en la seña generalizada de “yo quiero.” Así, la terapeuta modela “más” al colocar las puntas de los dedos
- [Gestos, Señas, Imágenes, y Palabras: ¿Cómo Funciona Todo? Parte 1](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/gestos-señas-imagenes-y-palabras-parte-1/) - Cuando les digo a los padres de niños pequeños que los terapeutas de habla y lenguaje (denominados SLP por sus iniciales en inglés) de CSLOT pueden enseñarles a sus hijos a utilizar señas para comunicarse, usualmente reaccionan con una mirada de consternación y responden: “pero queremos que nuestro hijo hable.” Les aseguramos que el uso
- [Actividades Sensoriales Enriquecedoras](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/actividades-sensoriales-enriquecedoras/) - La mayor función de una terapeuta ocupacional pediátrica es ayudar a los niños con su trabajo, el trabajo de ser niños. Crecer, aprender, adquirir nuevas habilidades, todas estas son partes del trabajo de ser un niño. Los niños crecen y adquieren nuevas habilidades. Lo hacen a través del juego. Juegos exploratorios (aprender a caminar, a
- [Servicios de Transición Para Intervenciones Tempranas](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/intervencion-temprana/servicios-de-transicion-para-intervenciones-tempranas/) - Todos los niños en la programa de Intervención Temprana de CSLOT empiezan con una transición que los introduce al sistema de educación pública. El Plan de Servicios Familiares Individualizados (IFSP), desarrollado por el Coordinador de Servicios de su Centro Regional y CSLOT es reemplazado por un Plan de Educación Individual (IEP) en caso que su
- [Separación de los Padres](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/intervencion-temprana/separacion-de-los-padres/) - En CSLOT sabemos que la separación entre los niños y quien los cuida es un proceso importante en el desarrollo del niño, es por eso que en el programa de intervención temprana trabajamos la separación. Para decidir si es el momento adecuado para trabajar en la separación, se consideran al niño y la familia, a
- [Incitación: Parte 2](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/incitacion-parte-2/) - Durante nuestras clínicas de intervención temprana aquí en CSLOT, el objeto de terapeutas es que den a cada niño suficiente oportunidad para comunicar así mismo. Sin embargo, algunos niños necesitan asistencia para comunicar específicamente en lo que quieran y sus necesidades. En este tiempo es cuando usamos jerarquía para apoyar los esfuerzos de los niños.
- [Cómo Elegir los Mejores Juguetes Para su Hijo](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/como-elegir-los-mejores-juguetes-para-su-hijo/) - Queremos que nuestros hijos aprendan a través del juego y pensamos usar los juguetes como los medios para lograr esto. Antes de invertir dinero en comprar de un juguete, considere las siguientes preguntas y ideas. Es el juguete adecuado para la edad del niño o su etapa de desarrollo? La lista anterior le muestra cuales
- [Controlando Comportamientos Difíciles: Parte 4](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/controlando-comportamientos-dificiles-parte-4/) - Es afortunado que el cambio de comportamientos de niños no es realmente todo que difícil. Lo que esto toma es cometido padres y terapeutas que tienen el mejor interés del niño en el fondo, y la clase del amor resistente que sigue aquel compromiso. La mayor parte de padres que resisten a abordar comportamientos están
- [Controlando Comportamientos Difíciles: Parte 3](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/controlando-comportamientos-dificiles-parte-3/) - Hoy visite un salon de clase en el cual el maestro se sento en una silla delante de la puerta para poder impedir que un niño se escape. Este maestro obviamente tenia mejor cosas que hacer con su clase, enseñar siendo una de esas cosas. ¿Como pudo el haber usado principios de modificacion de conductas
- [Controlando Comportamientos Difíciles: Parte 2](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/controlando-comportamientos-dificiles-parte-2/) - La recompensación comportamientos apropiados y no haciendo caso de comportamientos inadecuados causa la probabilidad que los comportamientos que usted desea que su niño exponga ocurrirán más con frecuencia, y aquellos usted desea que su niño para extinguir ocurra menos con frecuencia. Sin embargo, hay algunos comportamientos que no pueden ser ignorados, como fuga, agresión, etc.
- [Controlando Comportamientos Difíciles: Parte 1](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/controlando-comportamientos-dificiles-parte-1/) - Muchas veces cuando los niños tienen dificultad para comunicarce, por cualquier razon, ellos desarrollan problemas de conducta para comunicar lo que quieren decir o para poder aliviar la frustracion que la inabilidad de no poder comunicarce les causa. Para el disgusto de los padres, estos problemas de conducta incluyen, entre otros, pataleta, agresión, inconformismo, resistencia
- [Interpretando el Comportamiento de su Hijo: Una Perspectiva Sensorial](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/interpretando-el-comportamiento-de-su-hijo/) - ¿Alguna vez ha visto a su hijo dar vueltas en círculos con los brazos abiertos hasta que se marea y cae al suelo? ¿O ha visto a un niño que se sienta tranquilo en una silla pero se tensa y se muestra temeroso al estar en un columpio o una resbaladilla? ¿O ha visto a
- [Incitación: Parte 3](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/incitacion-parte-3/) - De el menor al mayor nivel de estimulo...Como utilizarlos en conjunto Una vez que se ha determinado el nivel de estimulo que su niño necesita, este pendiente para aminorar el estimulo conforme su hijo sea mas independiente. Por ejemplo, si usted le ayuda a su hijo con sus manos para que el haga señas, eventualmente
- [Behavior](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/behavior/)
- [Advice for Parents](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/advice-for-parents/)
- [General Information](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/general-information/)
- [Language and Reading](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/language-and-reading/) - Reading is an activity requiring segmentation of the speech stream into visually perceived units. Writing is the segmentation of speech into manually-scripted units. Certainly, both activities involve the underlying concepts of language knowledge and use. Studies of typical populations of young children have determined that a child must learn many subtasks in order to master
- [Motor, Sensory, and Self-Help Skills](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/motor-sensor-and-self-help-skills/)
- [Communication and Language Skills](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/communication-and-language-skills/)
- [Early Intervention](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/early-intervention/)
- [Parents and Parent Participation](https://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/parents-and-parent-participation/)
- [Children](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/motor-and-sensory-disorders/children/handwriting-and-dysgraphia/)
- [Children](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/behavior-disorders/children/autism-spectrum-disorder/)
- [Adults](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/adults/aphasia/)
- [Children](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/language-disorders/children/acquired-childhood-aphasia/)
- [Adults](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/adults/apraxia/)
- [Codigo de Valores](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/codigo-de-valores/) - La misión del Centro de Hablar, Lenguaje y Terapia Ocupacional es proporcionar comunicación y movimiento a aquellos que han perdido o no han adquirido estas habilidades. Estamos comprometidos con el servicio, el profesionalismo y la creatividad, y estamos motivados por estos compromisos para cumplir con nuestra misión. Servicio Ofrecemos servicios de alta calidad basados en
- [¿Cuáles Habilidades Debe Tener mi Hijo Para Jugar?](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/cuales-habilidades-debe-tener-mi-hijo-para-jugar/) - Anime a su niño/a a jugar. El juego sirve para estimular estos efectos organizados en el aprendizaje del ser humano y es una base crítica para la competencia del adulto. Jugar es un trabajo de niños, así ellos desarrollan su proceso sensorial, ayuda a su postura, habilidades en su fuerza motriz, habilidades motrices, habilidades del
- [¿Qué Habilidades Motrices Finas Debería Tener Mi Hijo?](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/que-habilidades-motrices-finas-deberia-tener-mi-hijo/) - Las habilidades motrices finas implican el uso de los músculos pequeños de la mano con el apoyo de los músculos más grandes para manipular objetos y transferirlos de una mano a otra y coordinar la información visual con movimientos de la mano. Las habilidades motoras finas implican el uso de movimientos precisos de la mano
- [Comportamiento](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/comportamiento/)
- [Habilidades Motoras, Sensoriales y de Ayuda a Sí Misma](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidade-motoras-sensoriales-y-de-ayuda-a-si-misma/)
- [Lenguaje y Lectura](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/lenguaje-y-lectura/) - La lectura es una actividad que requiere la segmentación del flujo del hablar en unidades visualmente percibidas. La escritura es la segmentación del hablar en unidades escritas manualmente. Ciertamente, ambas actividades implican los conceptos subyacentes de conocimiento y uso de la lengua. Estudios de poblaciones típicas de niños pequeños han determinado que un niño debe
- [Juego y Lenguaje](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/juego-y-lenguaje/) - Hay muchas oportunidades que se pueden aprovechar para desarrollar el lenguaje por medio del juego. A través del juego y los objetos de uso diario, los niños descubren que muchas cosas pueden pasar. Al proveer al niño con varios utensilios y juguetes, le ayudamos a que aprenda formas, sonidos, colores y texturas. Juegos con actividad
- [Habilidades de Comunicación y Lenguaje](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/habilidades-de-comunicacion-y-lenguaje/)
- [Padres y la Participación de los Padres](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/padres-y-la-participacion-de-los-padres/)
- [¿Cómo Trabaja la Terapia?](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/como-trabaja-la-terapia/) - Estudios han demostrado que cuando un niño realiza una actividad regular y repetitivamente, pequeños cambios ocurren en la forma de pensar en su cerebro. En todas las áreas de desarrollo comunicación, conocimiento, socialización, aprender a cuidarse por si mismo, y salir adelante-el niño ve objetos y eventos, y escucha las palabras usadas para referirse a
- [Intervención Temprana](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/intervencion-temprana/)
- [Informacion General](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/informacion-general/)
- [Consejos para Padres](https://cslot.com/folletos-informativos/consejos-para-padres/)
- [Recursos Para el Pago](https://cslot.com/contactenos/recursos-para-el-pago/) - CSLOT ha establecido contratos con varias compañías de seguros. Nos consideramos en red con las siguientes compañías de seguros: BlueShield of California Cigna Grupo médico de Hill Physicians Kaiser Permanente Fundación Médica Palo Alto (Palo Alto Medical Foundation) SCCIPA (Asociación de Prácticas Individuales del Condado de Santa Clara) Si no estamos en la red con
- [Nuestros Servicios](https://cslot.com/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-servicios/)
- [Blog](https://cslot.com/news/blog/)
- [Contact Us](http://cslot.com/contact-us/make-an-appointment/)
- [News](http://cslot.com/news/blog/)
- [Resources](http://cslot.com/resources/informative-handouts/)
- [Children](https://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/reading-disorders/children/)
- [Our Services](http://cslot.com/our-services/early-intervention/)
- [Children](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/areas-we-assess-and-treat/speech-disorders/children/articulation-disorder/)
- [How We Help](http://cslot.com/how-we-can-help/help-is-on-the-way/)
- [About Us](/about-us/welcome)

## Testimonials

- [Marsha Silver, M.S.,CCC-SLP Speech and Language Pathology International](https://cslot.com/testimonials/marsha-silver-m-s-ccc-slp-speech-and-language-pathology-international/) - CSLOT is the most desirable clinic in the greater San Francisco area. Brendan O’Connor Webster provides excellent service to her clients and their families, ongoing continuing education opportunities to her staff, and many opportunities for collaboration between speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior therapists, and parents.
- [Jennifer W., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/jennifer-w-parent/) - CSLOT staff is the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered, not to mention their professionalism. I have been here nine months and would highly recommend CSLOT to all my friends. Thank you so much for the help and support you have given me and my daughter. She has grown and developed because
- [Maria D., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/maria-d-parent/) - Your team was incredibly gracious . . . and you guided us through the options with great care. That was our first sign that we were in good hands. More signs followed quickly, as our son was repeating words and participating within weeks. In just a year, you have coached him into a bright, communicative,
- [Angel M., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/angel-m-parent/) - It is comforting to see how much attention our son is getting at CSLOT, and it is impressive to see that the Early Intervention program incorporates an underlying structure into its play activities. We see our son enjoying this learning, especially the singing during ‘circle time,’ and it is so uplifting, so encouraging.
- [Monica P., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/monica-p-parent/) - Throughout the past three months we have witnessed such a positive change in our little boy! There have been changes in his expressive speech, use of sign language, more spontaneous communication, social interactions, and eye contact. Additionally, there has been strengthening of his gross and fine motor skills.
- [Aditiya S., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/aditiya-s-parent/) - We wish to take this opportunity to thank your organization and the staff for its dedication and professional approach to helping our son. He has benefited greatly from the program. All of the staff involved with our son showed patience and understanding when dealing with him. They are very good at what they do!!
- [Simone O., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/simone-o-parent/) - CSLOT was a wonderful experience for my daughter and our family. I am very sad our time here is complete yet looking forward to our future endeavors with our daughter. Thank you CSLOT!! You helped our daughter grow and develop.
- [Vihaan J., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/vihaan-j-parent/) - My child enjoys coming to CSLOT. He adores his therapists. He learns so much here at CSLOT. Thank you for all you do to help my child.
- [Juan P., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/juan-p-parent/) - Thank you for the work with our son. He’s having an easier time communicating. The staff is wonderful and very patient. I’m grateful for CSLOT existing and working with children.
- [Aanav K., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/aanav-k-parent/) - We have really enjoyed coming to speech therapy! Our son’s speech has greatly improved since we have been seeing his therapist. He really liked coming to speech, and I am sure he will miss seeing everyone! The staff was all very professional and nice!! I would highly recommended CSLOT to friends and family. It has
- [Mohammed T., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/mohammed-t-parent/) - When we began our son had only one-word sentences. Within one hour with his therapist, he began using two-word sentences and exploded to full sentences (four-seven words) a couple weeks later.
- [Antonio C., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/antonio-c-parent/) - I wanted to point out the excellent work that his aide did in the class. She was always smiling and had such a great attitude. She is really helpful to the kids in class. A real asset to CSLOT!
- [John S., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/john-s-parent/) - The OT is absolutely amazing with the kids, and so patient. We learned so much from her. Thanks for all the help, CSLOT!
- [Cho Y., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/cho-y-parent/) - Overall, I think CSLOT was a great program and very beneficial to our son. I would recommend CSLOT to another family in need.
- [Gabriella R., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/gabriella-r-parent/) - I thank CSLOT and its staff for all the time they have put toward my son’s future. Most specially, my thanks to our therapist for her patience, attitude, and therapeutic style. Our son responded wonderfully to her and I know he will miss her greatly. I really felt she cared. She brought in his favorite
- [Minh C., Parent](https://cslot.com/testimonials/minh-c-parent/) - Thanks a lot for the help that you’ve given our son. He greatly improved since we brought him to CSLOT. I commend all the people who help him for what he is now. Great job and keep up the good work.

## Slides

- [Telehealth Speech-Language Therapy](https://cslot.com/slides/telehealth-speech-language-therapy/)
- [Social Communication Groups](https://cslot.com/slides/social-communication-groups/)
- [Reading Therapy](https://cslot.com/slides/reading-therapy/)
- [Applied Behavior Analysis](https://cslot.com/slides/applied-behavior-analysis/)
- [Occupational Therapy](https://cslot.com/slides/occupational-therapy/)
- [Speech and Language Therapy](https://cslot.com/slides/speech-and-language-therapy/)
- [Early Intervention](https://cslot.com/slides/early-intervention/)
- [Welcome to CSLOT](https://cslot.com/slides/welcome-to-cslot/)

## Quotes

- [Brendan O'Connor Webster](https://cslot.com/quotes/brendan-oconnor-webster-2/)
- [Brendan O'Connor Webster](https://cslot.com/quotes/brendan-oconnor-webster/)

## Positions

- [Hybrid ABA Program Supervisor](https://cslot.com/positions/hybrid-aba-program-supervisor/) - CSLOT is hiring Hybrid ABA Program Supervisors to support clinical excellence across home, clinic, and community settings.
- [Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)](https://cslot.com/positions/board-certified-behavior-analyst/) - Advance your BCBA career at CSLOT with ethical ABA practice, supervision opportunities, and strong clinical support.
- [Occupational Therapist (OT)](https://cslot.com/positions/occupational-therapist/) - CSLOT is hiring Occupational Therapists to deliver meaningful, client-centered therapy in a collaborative environment.
- [Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)](https://cslot.com/positions/speech-language-pathologist/) - Join CSLOT as a Speech-Language Pathologist providing collaborative, client-centered care across pediatric and adult populations.
- [Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (BT / RBT)](https://cslot.com/positions/behavior-technician-registered-behavior-technician-bt-rbt/) - Start your ABA career at CSLOT as a Behavior Technician or RBT with training, supervision, and growth opportunities.

## Events

- [Summer CEU](https://cslot.com/event/summer-ceu/) - Language Nutrition: Coaching Parents to Build Language-Rich and Learning-Rich Homes Presented by: Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP August 8, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am Register Here We’re excited to offer a free ASHA continuing education course exclusively for our valued CSLOT community! Course Description In recent years, there has been a growing use of
- [12th Annual Autumn In-service](https://cslot.com/event/12th-annual-autumn-in-service/) - CSLOT's annual in-service will be held on Friday, October 20th. This is a wonderful day for CSLOT staff to gather and learn about the most recent advances in our fields. Our purpose in continually learning is to be able to provide the best possible services for our clients. Due to our in-service, our offices will
- [CSLOT's 11th Annual Autumn Inservice](https://cslot.com/event/cslots-11th-annual-autumn-inservice/) - CSLOT will be closed on Friday, November 5th to allow all staff members to attend department training. See agenda below: Click here for a full overview of the program
- [Free Screenings in Los Altos!](https://cslot.com/event/free-screenings-in-los-altos/) - Join us on Friday, August 10 for free screenings! Are you concerned about an aspect of your child's development? Don't wait another day. Come see our clinic, enjoy some snacks, and receive a complementary screening. Areas available for screening include: Speech Language Social skills Voice Fluency Sensory skills Gross motor skills Fine motor skills Behavior
- [Adventure Camp](https://cslot.com/event/adventure-camp/) - CSLOT's Adventure Camp supports children in learning teamwork, social communication, and problems-solving skills in a group with their peers. Campers meet to engage in a variety of camp activities, including puzzle solving, meal and snack prep, water games, creating stories and videos, and scavenger hunts! Who Children ages 5 to 7 - Tuesdays and Thursdays,
- [8th Annual In-service, Office closure](https://cslot.com/event/annual-in-service-office-closure/) - CSLOT's annual in-service will be held Friday, November 17, 2018. This is a wonderful day for CSLOT staff to gather and learn about the most recent advances in our fields. Our purpose in continually learning is to be able to provide the best possible services for our clients. Due to our in-service, our offices will
- [CSLOT's Annual Read-A-Thon](https://cslot.com/event/cslots-annual-read-a-thon/) - The goal of our Read-a-thon is to help children and adults become better readers and better learners by nurturing a joy of reading. What is it? CSLOT's Read-a-thon is a literacy event. The goal of our Read-a-thon is to help children and adults become better readers and better learners by nurturing a joy of

## Staff people

- [Alisson Abueisa](https://cslot.com/staff_person/alisson-abueisa/)
- [Sarah Shields M.S. CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/sarah-shields-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Dillon Webster](https://cslot.com/staff_person/dillon-webster/)
- [James Washington](https://cslot.com/staff_person/james-washington/)
- [Alyssa Chidester, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/alyssa-chidester-m-a-bcba/)
- [Brianna Hazell, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/brianna-hazell-ms-bcba/)
- [Ya-Ching Chuang, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/ya-ching-chuang-m-a/)
- [Brianna Lauer, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/brianna-lauer-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Katy Cutaran, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/katy-cutaran-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Juveria Thasthahir, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/juveria-thasthahir-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Angela Wingo, M.S. CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/angela-wingo-ms-ccc-slp/)
- [Kenny Nacino, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/kenny-nacino-m-s-cf-slp/)
- [Toni Little](https://cslot.com/staff_person/toni-little/)
- [Carrie McGowan, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/carrie-mcgowan-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Rebecca Jamili](https://cslot.com/staff_person/rebecca-jamili/)
- [Raisa Alam](https://cslot.com/staff_person/raisa-alam/)
- [Raquel Tobanche](https://cslot.com/staff_person/raquel-tobanche/)
- [Lisette Quintero Vergara](https://cslot.com/staff_person/lisette-quintero-vergara/)
- [Anahi Zamudio Santiago](https://cslot.com/staff_person/anahi-zamudio-santiago/)
- [Monika Vats, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/monika-vats-m-s-ccc-slp/)
- [Jailene Yoon](https://cslot.com/staff_person/jailene-yoon/)
- [Carmen Drier, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/carmen-drier-m-s/)
- [Aakshan Lidhar, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/aakshan-lidhar-m-a/)
- [Bryanna Gilges, M.S., CF-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/bryanna-gilges-m-s-cf-slp/)
- [Ananya Choudhury](https://cslot.com/staff_person/ananya-choudhury/)
- [Christina Ayad](https://cslot.com/staff_person/christina-ayad/)
- [Cassandra Amores Cabales](https://cslot.com/staff_person/cassandra-amores-cabales/)
- [Michelle Morgado, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/michelle-morgado-ma-ccc-slp/)
- [Isabelli Moehlecke](https://cslot.com/staff_person/isabelli-moehlecke/)
- [Robert Zavala](https://cslot.com/staff_person/robert-zavala/)
- [Stephany Granja](https://cslot.com/staff_person/stephany-granja/)
- [Clara Canizares, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/clara-canizares-ms-ccc-slp/)
- [Angela Bahre](https://cslot.com/staff_person/angela-bahre/)
- [Junerose Juan, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/junerose-juan-ma-ccc-slp-2/)
- [Tara Viosca, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/tara-viosca-m-s-bcba/)
- [Elyce Gaylor, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/elyce-gaylor-ms/)
- [Zhenyu Fu, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/zhenyu-fu-ma-ccc-slp/)
- [Shanell Polk, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/shanell-polk-ms/)
- [Sarah Peters, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/sarah-peters-ma-ccc-slp/)
- [Allison Tambongco](https://cslot.com/staff_person/allison-tambongco/)
- [Heather Van De Stouwe](https://cslot.com/staff_person/heather-van-de-stouwe/)
- [Paola Rodarte Torres, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/paola-rodarte-torres/)
- [Brittney Hernandez, M.S.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/brittney-rodriguez-ms/)
- [Nitalia Mendiola](https://cslot.com/staff_person/nitalia-camilosa/)
- [Elizabeth Terwilliger, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/elizabeth-terwilliger-ma-ccc-slp/)
- [Cristina Heredia](https://cslot.com/staff_person/cristina-heredia/)
- [Kerry Hosp, M.S., CCC-SLP](https://cslot.com/staff_person/kerry-hosp-ms-ccc-slp/)
- [Stephanie Miller](https://cslot.com/staff_person/stephanie-miller/)
- [Richard Hoerz, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/richard-hoerz-ma/)
- [Vanessa Lindler, M.A.](https://cslot.com/staff_person/vanessa-lindler-bcba/)
- [Brendan O’Connor Webster, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL](https://cslot.com/staff_person/brendan-oconnor-webster-m-a-ccc-slp-bcs-cl/) - Brendan O’Connor Webster founded the Center for Speech, Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT) in 1980. Mrs. Webster is recognized by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) as a Board Certified Specialist in Child Language, and received the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (CSHA) Distinguished Achievement award for District 4 in 2014. She has presented numerous
- [Kayla Shick](https://cslot.com/staff_person/kayla-shick/)
- [Merly Galo](https://cslot.com/staff_person/merly-galo/)
- [Maya Brown](https://cslot.com/staff_person/maya-brown/)
- [Ricky Paredes](https://cslot.com/staff_person/ricky-paredes/)
- [Diamond Nguyen](https://cslot.com/staff_person/diamond-nguyen/)
- [Jessica Liu](https://cslot.com/staff_person/jessica-liu/)
- [Kason Ng](https://cslot.com/staff_person/kason-ng/)
- [Genesis Guerra](https://cslot.com/staff_person/genesis-guerra/)
- [Rashad Russell](https://cslot.com/staff_person/rashad-russell/)
- [Avneet Kaur](https://cslot.com/staff_person/avneet-kaur/)
- [Nicole Le](https://cslot.com/staff_person/nicole-le/)
- [Isabella Weinstein](https://cslot.com/staff_person/isabella-weinstein/)
- [Crow Valentine](https://cslot.com/staff_person/crow-valentine/)
- [Mary Ha](https://cslot.com/staff_person/mary-ha/)
- [Josiah Montiel](https://cslot.com/staff_person/josiah-montiel/)
- [Tuyet Vu](https://cslot.com/staff_person/tuyet-vu/)
- [Walter Gardella](https://cslot.com/staff_person/walter-gardella/)
- [Alejandra Mejia](https://cslot.com/staff_person/alejandra-mejia/)
- [Nerida Prasad](https://cslot.com/staff_person/nerida-prasad/)
- [Jessica Peralta](https://cslot.com/staff_person/jessica-peralta/)
- [Aameera Norris](https://cslot.com/staff_person/aameera-norris/)
- [Ariana Garcia](https://cslot.com/staff_person/ariana-garcia/)
- [Jamie Nguyen](https://cslot.com/staff_person/jamie-nguyen/)
- [Clementina Kaikai](https://cslot.com/staff_person/clementina-kaikai/)
- [Maurion McHenry](https://cslot.com/staff_person/maurion-mchenry/)
- [Zachary Maltby](https://cslot.com/staff_person/zachary-maltby/)
- [Dmetri James](https://cslot.com/staff_person/dmetri-james/)
- [Gabriel Simkover](https://cslot.com/staff_person/gabriel-simkover/)
- [Monique Walton](https://cslot.com/staff_person/monique-walton/)

## Categories

- [Sensory Processing](https://cslot.com/category/sensory-processing/)
- [Early Intervention](https://cslot.com/category/early-intervention/)
- [Parent Education](https://cslot.com/category/parent-education/)
- [Literacy](https://cslot.com/category/literacy/)
- [Adult Therapy](https://cslot.com/category/adult-therapy/)
- [Speech and Language Therapy](https://cslot.com/category/speech-and-language-therapy/)
- [Occupational Therapy](https://cslot.com/category/occupational-therapy/)
- [Autism](https://cslot.com/category/autism/)
- [Behavior Therapy](https://cslot.com/category/behavior-therapy/)
- [Social Skills](https://cslot.com/category/social-skills/)

## Tags

- [parenting strategies](https://cslot.com/tag/parenting-strategies/)
- [joint attention](https://cslot.com/tag/joint-attention/)
- [social groups](https://cslot.com/tag/social-groups/)
- [pragmatics](https://cslot.com/tag/pragmatics/)

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