Aimee was my two year olds speech therapist. She was so great with our son, Luke! Unfortunately our…read moreinsurance plan changed so we had to leave, but my son made amazing progress in the 9 months he was with Aimee. We are truly grateful to her, and will miss her! Thank you Aimee :)

What a hidden gem. We've had a few sessions with about 3 different speech therapists including our…read moreevaluation. We are still learning the system but everyone has been helpful, patient and encouraging...which is helpful for this first time patient. Very clean and lots of interaction to assist with learning. Thanks to Aimee and Briona. ​

Our son went here for OT for several years, it's been 5 plus years since he was there, but his…read moretherapist Kirsi was amazing. Teri did his assessments, and they really helped him learn to type and achieve basic handwriting proficiency. And also helped with other sensory issues. They made the process pleasant for my child and he felt supported and not condescended to in any way.

Our son received nothing but excellent care at Sensory Solutions. He started as a toddler when he…read morewas too young to formally diagnose with sensory challenges, but his issues were clear to us and to behavioral health specialists he saw. We had other family members who had come to Sensory Solutions for very different sensory challenges, and they highly recommended that we speak with Teri, the Director. I was overwhelmed by all of the unknowns we faced as parents with the clear challenges our son had -- daily life was challenging as he seemed to crumble with every new experience, every unexpected sound or touch, every surprise. We went through an evaluation with an OT (Kirsi) at Sensory Solutions, and she was able to quickly discern the underlying struggles behind the constant meltdowns we were experiencing. Having a name for these challenges and understanding of what was happening made all the difference for us. We have now been doing weekly OT for almost 18 months, and our son is in a much better place (and so are we). While he continues to be highly sensitive on most fronts, we have tools to navigate his sensitivities and help him through hard moments. We are so grateful to have had the expertise and care of Kirsi and the Sensory Solutions team. Our son has developed a strong bond with his OT and enjoys his appointments -- they're so fun he doesn't realize he's in therapy. We have wanted to steer clear of any therapeutic approaches that would make him feel like something is wrong with him because we know his challenges come alongside particular gifts, and the care we have experienced at Sensory Solutions has been perfect for this. Kirsi's focus on building his confidence and resilience has helped him tremendously, and we see the difference in him at home, at school, with family, everywhere.

Lauloa Grace helped me and my 11-year-old daughter through some of the most difficult times of our…read morelives. Divorce, buying and selling a home, moving three times, legal issues and a job change were all weathered with her support. And I'm a better person for it! Offering a buffet of healing tools, Lauloa utilized a unique set of techniques to support us. Pulling from her experience in higher brain living, brain gym and her extensive knowledge in communication, Lauloa helped pull me up, overcome fatigue and reach goals during the most challenging time of my life. I resolved court issues with my ex, doubled my salary and found peace, releasing the anger, pain and sadness from the unexpected and difficult end to my marriage. Lauloa created a safe place to talk about all of these issues and welcomed me with loving acceptance. My daughter loved the breathing and visualization exercises and we enjoyed attending together. Lauloa is someone you can build trust with quickly to talk openly and honestly about your issues and to provide helpful techniques to continue progress between visits. I highly recommend Lauloa. She is a beautiful, kind and talented soul. I'm grateful to have met her.

What a magical place! Every bit of Laughing Giraffe--from its facilities, to its equipment, to its…read moreculture, to its staff--is dedicated to helping clients make big changes through incremental progress. Our OT Zane always brings out the best in our son. He empowers him, challenges him, and gives him joy. Expertise, competence, creativity, and loving care combine perfectly at Laughing Giraffe. We're so lucky to be here!

Mary is worth her weight in platinum. She brings over 44 years of experience into the OT field. She…read morebrings experience that's non conventional and can't be taught or learned in school. She's genuinely interested in helping children on the spectrum and with SPD. She encourages parent(s) participation, both at her center and at home, for best results. She shares her knowledge from her work experience that you wouldn't know about otherwise or have thought of, such as teaching your child to stack blocks helps trigger the part of the brain that helps them read and understand words more. I didn't think 30 minutes or 45 minutes would amount to much help but her methods are quick, she jumps from one activity to the next to focus on a specific area of learning. Mary is willing to extend her office hours to help children in need of her help. It's very difficult for parents who learn or suspect for the first time that their child may be on the spectrum, searching for high rated OTs on Yelp, you will encounter many are full and don't return calls or place you on a wait list and you never hear from them again. Mary returned my calls within the same evening both times. Most of her reviews discuss auditory help. Reading her website I wasn't clear what OT services she provides. I reached out to her the first time but didn't return her call as I was still trying to figure out myself what my child needed. The second time I reached out, I had a better understanding and wanted to see if she provided those services. It turns out she covers all OT and some physical therapy when working with people. She's been able to help with our child's displeasure in being touched, help with balance, which made her want to swing and slide down the slides, where as before she was afraid of those activities. I believe her activities have also helped our child speak more. Our child has improved leaps and bounds from where she first started off in just a few sessions with Mary. She doesn't require you to download forms and spend hours filling out paperwork. Instead once an appointment is made, you will go into her office the day of the session and you fill out a quick 20 min set of forms. Her office is easy to find and there is ample parking. Her center is well equipped to help any child. I believe even if she does not have room in her schedule, she is willing to speak with you over the phone by listening and helping guide you, the parent. This didn't happen with anyone else I called.

While I did find Mary to be just as knowledgeable and passionate as many other reviewers here,…read moreworking with her didn't turn out to be the best fit for my family. There are a few things that I wish I had known from the beginning, so I thought it might be helpful to share them with other families who are interested in the center: -at this point, fall of 2019, it doesn't seem that there is anyone else working at the center-some reviews mentioned a team of people, so I'm guessing that might have been in years past -because of Mary's delicate immune system, she requested that we cancel sessions if anyone in our family had any signs of illness, such as a runny nose. With my family, this was problematic, as I have a younger son too and work with children in my own work, so we ended up missing quite a few sessions even in the first month -communication about scheduling, superbills, etc can be challenging. Overall, I wish that these issues had not cropped up, as I definitely had the feeling that Mary has a lot to offer her clients and she also can be supportive of parents as well, with parenting tips if they are wanted.

Love this place. My baby was diagnosed with torticollis and was referred here by our doctor. They…read moreseem to be a part of Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy but split out to focus just on kids. Everyone is very nice and friendly from the receptionist to the physical therapist. Abby is so knowledgeable and helpful. She knows how to handle and take care of babies. She is very good at exploring my baby preferences and remembers what my baby likes and don't. The session is one on one so we have the entire floor and don't need to share it with any kid. PT is tough for even adults, let alone babies/kids. So please be patient and give them time to get along with each other. Your baby will cry, mine did a lot. I'm ok with that as I know she is growing and pushing her limit. No matter how good the PT is, your baby loves YOU and loves to interact with you the most. So it would help a lot if you get up and help the PT during the exercise such as calming your baby down, talking to him/her, etc. I know we paid a lot for the PT to do their jobs, but at the same time you also want to get the most out of your money right?

Our youngest son was diagnosed with torticollis (also known as wryneck) when he was about 6 weeks…read moreold. Kris Nakaji, who has done incredible work with our older son, helped resolve our younger son's case of torticollis in a matter of just a few months. She worked with him multiple times each week and sent us home with practical homework assignments such as setting up play spaces to encourage him to turn his head in the other direction, working with him on a yoga ball, distracting him with toys to move his head where it needed to move, etc. We were so impressed by how quickly our son recovered: he soon developed full range of motion and has not had any issues since. We are so grateful to Kris and the entire team at LGOST for providing outstanding physical therapy to both of your boys!

To all the parents raising a child with a neurodivergent brain: I know it's hard to trust the…read moreprocess, but take it from this mom: "trust the process." I know how exhausting it can be. The endless research, appointments, teacher conferences, and constant questions about how to best support your child and help them reach their full potential. I've sat through countless meetings where I was told my child was too wiggly, too silly, or not meeting expectations. I've experienced the heartbreak of camps, sports, and social situations that didn't always work out as planned. My son, Ben, has always been a foot taller than his peers, and as many parents of taller children know, people often expect maturity that doesn't necessarily match their age or developmental stage. One of Ben's biggest struggles has been tunnel vision, Executive functioning skills, and maturity. Today marks a huge milestone: Ben has officially graduated from Occupational Therapy. This accomplishment didn't happen overnight. It took years of hard work, patience, consistency, and guidance. Mrs. Alex and Mrs. Hannah have been instrumental in helping Ben develop the skills, confidence, and self-awareness he needed to grow into the amazing young man he is becoming. They met him where he was, celebrated his strengths, and gave him the tools to succeed in a way that worked for him. I would also like to thank April in the back office. From scheduling appointments to helping our family navigate the logistics over the years, she was always kind, welcoming, and supportive. The little things matter, and her warmth and care helped make every visit a positive experience. Watching Ben grow and mature has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and I truly couldn't have done it without this incredible team. Their dedication, compassion, expertise, and belief in my son made all the difference. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Mrs. Alex, Mrs. Hannah, and April. You have all played an important role in Ben's journey, and our family will be forever grateful.

Such a fun and welcoming place for kids! The environment is playful, supportive, and truly built…read morewith kids in mind. They offer wonderful events for the community and go above and beyond to make every child feel seen and celebrated. The OT services are thoughtful, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming. It's clear the team truly understands and values each child's unique strengths.

We are so lucky to find Janet! She's been using her years of OT experience to help my son who's on…read morethe spectrum and has various sensory issues. She understands kids needs and educates parents during sessions. We have been noticed a lot of positive changes!

This review has been long overdue. Janet who has seen my child for over five years has made a huge…read moredifference in my child's life and he's made improvements in problem solving, motor coordination, ideation, and Executive Functioning. Her approach to OT therapy addresses the whole child and she has an immense understanding of praxis and its impact on the various mentioned domains. She utilizes a variety of equipment, technology, games, etc. depending on the goal of therapy. She also has been a staunch advocate for my child in IEPs and we can't appreciate her enough. Thank you Janet for the work that you do!

I have a 16-month old who sees Miss Sanaz for speech therapy to address an expressive language…read moredelay. We were initially referred to Bird-Kern-Dalmia by my pediatrician after her 12 month appointment. She began seeing her at 14 months. Miss Sanaz is amazing! My daughter lights up when she sees her. Miss Sanaz actively challenges her in sessions while keeping their therapeutic relationship top priority. In two months she has gotten three signs and 5 new word approximations. If you have a toddler and are considering speech therapy due to an expressive language delay I would highly recommend Miss Sanaz.

I appreciate Ms. Sanaz and the care she provides. She has a wonderful ability to understand and…read moreaccommodate each child's unique needs. She consistently finds the right balance--not too lenient and not too strict--which I know can be very challenging, especially for my child.