I couldn't agree more with Emily's 5-star reviews! She's knowledgeable, flexible, professional,…read moreand all around delightful to be with (which the kids love too). Most impressively, she thinks about your kid's development holistically - from hearing to eating, sleeping, learning, emotional/behavioral matters - all to understand the potential root causes of speech issues. She's essentially a one-stop-shop resource that provides you a comprehensive - yet targeted(!) - treatment plan...all in under 30 min/week! :) She quickly assessed that our 3-year old needed (i) a hearing test and (ii) to see an ENT for ear tube surgery, which leap-frogged his speech progress nearly overnight (seriously). Even post-surgery, she inquired about his sleep and eating - which we were having challenges with (but I didn't think were related!) - and she recommended a follow-up with our ENT to confirm if anything else is physically inhibiting him. Whether it's being flexible with last minute scheduling changes, providing me talking points so I can have richer conversations with my son's doctors, or recommending Daniel Tiger episodes to prepare my son for surgery - she's a TREMENDOUS resource and I feel so lucky we found her!

Emilly is not only a good friend but an excellent therapist ... even for an old guy like me.read more

I was sadly unimpressed by Oak Bloom OT. We took my 3yo for an based on a recommendation from…read more school and were able to get an appt the next week with a very new OT (less than a year in practice). She was friendly but when we arrived she immediately said, bye to me and asked me to wait outside. I felt this was very strange and since being at a new OT center, have learned it is not typical to separate a young child (3yo) from their caregiver right from the start. However, I stayed outside and felt my son was safe there. When we met to discuss her findings the meeting was just a disaster. She had nothing prepared, she just read from her clinical notes (which we had already seen), didn't go over the sensory profile results, couldn't give a straight answer on anything we asked, and we ended up having to lead the meeting and set next steps. We changed OTs that afternoon. I understand being new in the health care field, as I have been there myself. But with proper oversight these kind of meetings that completely destroy any trust or confidence that was built can be avoided. A few more practical items: - parking is on the street which is fairly easy in the mornings - the stairwell to get up to the office is very narrow and dark, and my son immediately was like, uh no. - they won't provide any ICD coding (even functional) so you can't submit for insurance reimbursement. Overall it was a waste of money for us, unfortunately. I'm very glad other parents have had so much better experiences for their little ones!

Lee-Anne and are her team are AMAZING! We have been seeing her for OT for our 5 year old for over a…read moreyear and it has helped so much with her emotional regulation and sensory processing issues and overall emotional health. Lee-Anne is warm and understanding and truly loves what she does. If you're struggling with your kid and aren't sure what next steps could be, chat with Lee-Anne and see if OT is a good fit!

I am so glad that we found Teresa. Our 3-year-old had a significant speech delay, and he was having…read moretrouble communicating things he wanted. We had a lot of tantrums and meltdowns. When Teresa first came to our home, my son immediately took her hand and led her to play. She had such a lovely way with him. He loved every "playtime" he got to work with her. Teresa was a sage for a nervous mother, and my son made huge gains during the six months we were with Sound Advice. Thank you, Teresa, for all you did for our little boy and our family. You should hear him now. He is talking up a storm!

We can't say enough positive, complimentary things about Teresa! We were referred to Sound Advice…read moreTherapy by a friend, who also had a very similar, positive experience. In just 5 short months, our son went from saying Ba-Ba to full sentences. Every week, Teresa would bring new games & toys that not only interested him, but challenged him. At the end of each session, she wrote an extremely helpful session summary and things to focus on for the next week. Our son would say "More Teresa" multiple times a week, he enjoyed going to speech therapy so much. Teresa is extremely helpful, flexible, nurturing, and kind. We will all miss seeing her every week.

We've been working with Kelli from Kidsense, and while our child enjoys the sessions, we expected…read moremore from the therapeutic process and a stronger, more collaborative relationship between the therapist and caregivers. The positives- Kelli is immediately available for afternoon appointments - something that is very rare in pediatric occupational therapy in the Bay Area without a long wait. Our child really enjoys the sessions and loves the gym space. What needed improvement- Communication - Kelli was responsive during onboarding, but communication became inconsistent and at times difficult. Kelli has strict and shifting guidelines about how and when she prefers to be contacted, whether by text or email, and even which days she prefers messages. These evolving expectations have been difficult to navigate and at times felt unnecessarily rigid. Measurable Progress - The therapy felt very general, without clear goals or a structured plan. Kelli discouraged a formal assessment, and her initial screening didn't lead to a defined treatment path. We were hoping for more targeted support and a stronger sense of progress. She also seems to sometimes have trouble recalling past session activities, which raises concerns about tracking and continuity.

We had such a wonderful experience with Kelli at OT KidSense! My 6-year-old son, who has ADHD,…read moreabsolutely loved working with her. Kelli was incredibly warm and personable, and she quickly built a strong connection with him. She helped him learn valuable tools to regulate his emotions in a way that was both fun and effective. Her sessions were filled with engaging toys, swings, and activities that made therapy something he looked forward to every week--he never wanted to leave! We are so grateful for her support and highly recommend Kelli to any family looking for a kind, skilled, and dedicated occupational therapist.

At last I am sitting down to write this long overdue review for Bettina. We have been working with…read moreBettina since my daughter has been 22 months old, and she is now 4.5 years old. From our very first interaction and assessment, to our now sessions that have gone virtual, Bettina continues to impress me with her vast knowledge and creative techniques which has translated to immense improvements for our daughter. Bettina also provides a holistic perspective and keeps in mind my daughter's other occupational and physical therapeutic needs, as well as her speech/language goals. Even in this chaotic time of COVID, Bettina has gone the extra mile to make her sessions with my daughter fun and engaging. As an example, she keeps my 4 year old child 100% engaged in virtual sessions for 45 mins straight. Those of you with children (with or without IEPs) understand that this is a near impossible task that Bettina manages to handle with ease....but the truth is that Bettina spends a lot of time thinking of creative ways to keep her engaged! Additionally, our family has always felt incredibly supported by Bettina as we navigate the IEP system. She has taken the time to train my nanny as well as provide exercises for us to do at home. Finally, my daughter absolutely ADORES Bettina and looks forward to 'play' time with her each and every week. If that isn't the greatest endorsement, I don't know what is! Thank you so much Bettina!!

Dr. Bettina Larroude worked with my toddler age son every week for more than one year. She was…read moreprofessional, patient, detail oriented, incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and my son was excited to get to see her every week. Bettina used multiple techniques (including play based therapy) to help my son with total communication in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Her office and work/play room is very inviting and is well equipped with many toys, games and books for all ages to make the therapeutic learning fun and engaging. Highly recommended!

Our family has worked with Paige for the past 2 years (at a previous speech provider) and at Speech…read moreBy the Bay since the beginning of the year. She is knowledgeable, incredibly committed, kind, responsive and professional. She makes kids feel good about coming into her office and instead of it feeling like a service, she does a great job of making her work feel like play. The rapport we've felt with her has been invaluable and the work she's done has paid dividends. Highly recommend.

Debbie did an excellent job with our son, helping him learn to write beautifully. He looked forward…read moreto each session and made progress very quickly. She has a way of making learning fun. Highly recommend working with Debbie.

Debbie was a wonderful OT to our little one ! Although we…read moreonly had a short amount of time with her(due to my son turning 3 and transitioning to preschool program) she helped him achieve a lot of his goals We continue at home with everything we learned from her and all the information she gave us to help our child succeed

Sadiya has graciously offered her time and experience, consulting with our family. She has years…read moreof experience as a pediatric occupational therapist both within in the complex navigation of school system and home support. She prides herself on providing thorough consultations, taking into account the entire individual and their family. We would not be able to navigate the complexity of meeting a child's needs in an environment, time where many individuals focus solely on behavior, and do not chase the why behind the "behavior". Sadiya has provided her expertise numerous times over the past year with regard to meeting sensory needs for our child and offering very helpful tips to provide a more sensory aware home and happier, more loving experience that truly meets the whole child. Sadiya is truly a one of a kind individual who radiates love for every single child and family member she comes in contact with. Hands down, her expertise, experience, attention to detail is invaluable. If you're looking for a private OT that can truly encompass the whole child, taking into account cultural, neurological differences, reach out to her.

Sadyia is wonderful! We started OT with her last month and what a difference compared to other OTs…read more Sadyia is the kindest, sweetest, most engaging, caring and competent OT we've ever had. I wish all the other therapists in Tommy's life were like her. I recommend her to everyone. Our child is twice exceptional and what a difference in his balance and coordination since working with her. I'd recommend Sadyia to anyone's child. If there were 6 stars I would pick that as a choice.