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Orange County Speech Services

4.6 (59 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Kylie A.

We have been with OCSS since my son first received his ASD diagnosis in spring 2021. The facility itself takes up the entire fourth floor of the Credit Union building on Edinger across from Bella terra. Each therapist has a room and the children can either spend time in said room or use the two gyms that are full of toys and play equipment (Lots of swings, slides, playhouse, climbing wall, crash pad, etc.). Both gyms are very clean and well maintained. They also have a nice kid friendly kitchen! Since we have been here for some time, we have had an opportunity to work with many speech and occupational therapists as well as the admin. Everyone here is very kind and knowledgeable in their field, generously offering tips and advice when I ask 100 questions. My son's schedule is packed, so when I need to reschedule, administration is very friendly and helps find a way to make our make-up appointments work for us. We have been with our current and absolutely amazing Occupational Therapist, Brenda, since day 1. She is a miracle worker when it comes to my son's food aversions- getting him to taste things he would normally throw at the wall. He is always super excited on Friday when I grab him from school since he knows hes going to see his "ms. Brenda". She is truly a key figure on my son's care team. We started speech services about a year ago at OCSS and my son's therapist, Claire, is extremely knowledgeable in Gestalt language processing. We just learned that my son is a Gestalt learner before we switched to OCSS and we are so thankful he was paired with someone with the expertise and knowledge that Claire has. She meets him right where he is that day and lets him lead which is so important for our son since he is a little unpredictable. He adores his time with her, and asks for her by name even on days we're not going to OCSS. If you're shopping around for therapy services for your child, I highly recommend OCSS and their staff.

This review focuses on the operations of the Behavior Department at OCSS, under the direction of the owner, Elizabeth M. ABA Department: Our family has been with OCSS for six years. We were recently informed--via a 30 day notice--that as of 02/13/2026, the ABA Department will only provide services to children 10 years old and under. There was no prior discussion, warning, or indication that our child would eventually age out of their ABA services. The discontinuation was handled abruptly and felt very much like a cold turkey decision. While I appreciate the organization's honesty in acknowledging its lack of competency (staffing configuration, implementation model, and clinical environment) to effectively serve children over age 10--and their decision not to "bite off more than they can chew"--the execution was unprofessional and lacking compassion. In reality, the waitlist for ABA services elsewhere is not 30 days, but closer to 6 months to a year. A lapse in ABA services for that length of time can be detrimental to a child's physical and emotional well being and significantly increase the risk of regression. Billing: OCSS has outsourced billing to a third party company, and unfortunately, data integrity has been inconsistent. If you stay vigilant--reviewing every charge and checking all EOBs (Explanations of Benefits) through your insurance--you may be fine. However, anyone who takes the time to carefully review claims may uncover discrepancies. I have personally received a refund check in the past, and I am currently disputing the last 18 months of billing charges to correct the records. Other Departments: Our experience with Speech Therapy (ST) and Occupational Therapy (OT) has been more positive. Billing for these departments is more straightforward, with less room for errors. For now, my child will continue with Speech Therapy via telehealth, as he enjoys and responds well to his therapist. Summary: I used to read the lower rated reviews with a grain of salt, choosing to believe in the best of people. After our overall experience, however, I can understand where those reviews are coming from and see some truth in them. Hence, I am filing a formal grievance against OCSS in the hope that this feedback encourages meaningful reflection on their business operations. My intent is not only to share our experience, but also to promote improvements in communication, compassion, and continuity of care for other families navigating similar challenges. Closing: Things happen for a reason. When one door closes, another opens. In hindsight, I'm glad OCSS forced us to look elsewhere. We have since found new providers whose billing is prompt, transparent, and honest, and whose communication is respectful and consistent. Best of luck to all parents navigating this journey. Feel free to message me if you would like suggestions.

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Ask the Community - Orange County Speech Services

Hello I want to ask about prices for speech therapy?

Contacting the front desk regarding pricing is best. Rates for therapy vary depending on what insurance you are using to cover the cost. Call us at 714-916-0641… 

Do you guys accept caloptima or medical?

We do take medical if you elect Kaiser as the carrier. We don’t take straight medical. Thank you. Hope this helps!

Do you accept hmo insurance?

We do. Just call our office for more details! 714-916-0641 Kaiser Greater Newport Physicians… 

Hello we have PPO? Do you provide services?

We do take any PPO plan. Just call us to get started at 714-916-0641. You can also send a picture/copy of your child's insurance card front and back to Julia@ocspeechservices.com and she can verify your plan benefits and schedule for therapy.… 

What is the age limit?

We work with children birth to age 21!

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Review Highlights - Orange County Speech Services

“Elizabeth at OC Speech has gone above and beyond to make sure my son's needs are met.”

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4.5(162 reviews)
1.1 mi•Edinger

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