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Orange County Speech Services

4.6 (59 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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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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Molly is helping my daughter work on her "l" and "r" sounds. She makes speech therapy fun and my…read moredaughter is already making improvements after just a few speech sessions. Molly is a truly talented and caring speech therapist. My daughter loves her and they have established a great connection.

I was lucky enough to find Molly as a recommendation from a local moms group, and decided to reach…read moreout. She was super responsive from the start and made it easy to get started. I started my son the summer of 2021 at the age of 3. He was behind on speech development, and it was really difficult for anyone other than me to understand what he was saying -which made him be extra shy around anyone new because they'd ask him to repeat what he was saying to try to understand. With him getting ready to start school (Pre-K) in the Fall I really wanted him to feel more confident speaking up and to be understood. Molly has worked wonders. She was able to get my son to open up and really get into his sessions (he was a pretty shy boy) and has made a huge impact on my sons speech. I was so much more comfortable with him starting pre-k because I knew he could be understood. He has been thriving at school, and I attribute a ton of that to Molly. She still works with us, does a great job at periodically doing tests and giving us an update on where he is landing in comparison to his age group. My son loves "Miss Molly" and looks forward to their sessions. She finds ways to keep things fresh with new games and ways to incorporate their speech work. I highly recommend Molly! She is punctual, great communicator, and makes it really easy to work with her (despite sometimes crazy schedules). Thank you Molly!!

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5.0(16 reviews)
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My son started going here when he was 2 years old, speaking a handful of words. 1.5 years later,…read morehe is a chatterbox and we are constantly complimented with how articulate and well spoken he is. His therapist Darlene helped him grow amazingly and we are beyond thrilled with her commitment and dedication. When we had issues with our finances, Karen worked with us to ensure we can continue receiving care for our child. Thank you Darlene and Karen for your love and care! The only negative thing is hearing our son tell us how much he misses Darlene after he has now finished.

My 8 year old daughter was being teased about not being able to say her R's. Adults and children…read morealike would mimic her speech and a rude child on the soccer field pointed out the irony that her name had R's in it but she couldn't say them. Her name begins and ends with R, and she began to avoid saying her name when introducing herself or when people would ask her name. This broke my heart and solidified the need to seek speech therapy. She began therapy in February 2024 with Mikayla, and by October/November she had made drastic improvements in the ability to say R's but the habit of saying R sounds the old way was hard to break. It is now January 2025 and our insurance has changed so she is no longer able to attend therapy, but I am so happy to report that she has now mostly broken the habit of saying R's the old way all on her own without reminders, and most importantly can confidently say her own name. I also want to thank Karen for her diligence in working with my insurance company getting the claims paid. Without her extra work getting sessions covered we would not have been able to afford services. I am so grateful to Let's Talk Speech & Language Therapy for helping my daughter.

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Well Spoken Speech & Language Therapy - Ms. Natalie
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I came to Well Spoken when my older toddler developed a stutter out of the blue. I was worried that…read morehis language was regressing or he was having some kind of developmental issue, and I wanted to address it so I could get whatever treatment was needed started early. Natalie Waldman completely eased my fears (apparently a stutter is very common at this age), but more than that, she really listened. Her warmth was so reassuring when I was feeling stressed, and I loved how relatable her recommendations were (acknowledging the inherent challenges of fast-paced life and a child who needs to slow down, rather than expecting impossible life changes). It didn't feel clinical or like a cookie cutter approach. It felt like talking to a friend. She was also great with my child, who took to her right away and is still talking about "Miss Natalie." If your child is having any kind of speech issues, just call Well Spoken and get their advice. I'm so glad I found Natalie, and while I hope my kiddo doesn't have long term speech issues, I know where I'll go if he does.

I couldn't be more thrilled with Natalie at Well Spoken Speech and Language. She has been working…read morewith my son for just a few weeks now and I have already noticed huge improvement in my sons speech. Ms.Natalie goes directly to his school and works with him there which has become a very special, exciting time for him! Everyday he asks with an eager smile if it's a 'Ms. Natalie Day'! Natalie is warm, kind, compassionate, and has so quickly instilled a sense of pride and confidence in my son. I can't say enough positive things about Natalie and Well Spoken Speech and Language. I am beyond confident in my choice to allow Natalie into our lives to help my little guy and know you will be too!

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Working on our /t/ words. We named our pig Tammy. She helped make our /t/ word practice fun and got us up and moving!

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