pediatric Speech therapy services in los angeles

providing specialized support for children with autism & communication challenges

Our Services

  • Free Initial Consultation

    Therapy services will begin with a complimentary, 20-minute initial consultation with Saltwater Speech owner, Nicole Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP. Consultations are our chance to connect, discuss questions you may have, and determine how we may be able to help your child thrive in communication and confidence.

  • Full Evaluation

    A comprehensive evaluation is the first step in understanding your child’s unique communication strengths and needs. Assessments include parent interviews, standardized testing, and informal measures. You’ll receive a report with clear results and individualized goals for therapy.

  • One-on-one therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions typically mix play with structured teaching of skills. Therapy sessions may take place at our office space in West Los Angeles, through teletherapy, or at your child’s school (if permitted). Please see below (Our Approach) for specific therapy methods used at Saltwater Speech.

  • Parent coaching

    Parent coaching in carryover strategies is a key contributor to a child’s progress. When caregivers feel confident in implementing strategies, a child can make great gains at home in between therapy sessions! We will support you in communication strategies to feel even more connected to your child.

Jasper

Jasper (joint attention symbolic play engagement and regulation) is a ucla-developed, play-based intervention. it emphasizes regulating children’s emotions and establishing engagement through children’s interests. Jasper targets play skills, as well as language and social communication.

we believe in providing therapy that blends research-backed interventions, personalized to fit each child’s needs and interests. Here are some of the specialized interventions we provide:

our Approach:

prompt

Prompt (prompts for restructuring oral muscular phonetic targets) is a hands-on speech therapy intervention. through prompt, a therapist identifies the source of verbal speech difficulties, and supports and guides the mouth and other articulators using touch on the face.

orofacial myofunctional therapy

orofacial myofunctional therapy consists of systematic exercises designed to improve the function and coordination of facial and oral muscles. it benefits children who are exhibiting tongue ties, tongue thrust, breathing issues, saliva management issues, and more.

language support

we provide general language support through research-backed strategies. these strategies are communicated to caregivers so that they can be utilized at home. we acknowledge all modes of communication here, whether it be through aac, gestures, verbal speech output, or other means.

Meet the owner

Hello! I'm Nicole Kramer, M.S., CCC-SLP. I am a pediatric speech therapist specializing in supporting children with autism and related communication challenges through evidence-based therapy, meaningful connection, and strategies personalized to each child and Family.

I spent 6 years training at UCLA’s Kasari Lab for autism research, working directly with experts in the field. prior to opening saltwater speech, I spent 3 years working in a rigorous private practice. in addition to my experience working one-on-one with clients, I have extensive experience coaching caregivers, as well as supporting children within a classroom setting.

My goal is to help communication feel more natural, more fulfilling, and more expressive for each child.

Get in touch!

email: nicole@saltwaterspeech.com
Phone: (909) 362-4895
hours: monday - Friday, 8am to 6pm

Address: 2211 Corinth Avenue, los angeles, ca 90064 (sharing space with summit learning educational therapy)