Speech and occupational therapy in Burbank for children from birth to 18
Burbank kids can work with our speech-language pathologist or our occupational therapist in the living room, the classroom, or on a screen. On December 1, 2026, our clinic in Westlake Village becomes a fourth choice for Burbank families.
Toddlers, preschoolers, school kids, and teens, from birth through 18
In Burbank homes and classrooms, or over video for any family in California
As of October 2026, there is no waiting list here for in-home or telehealth therapy. A Burbank evaluation takes place within 3 business days of the first free call
Maybe a teacher keeps mentioning focus, or that seat work takes your child twice as long. Or maybe you see it at home, in the meltdown after a busy day. Speech and occupational therapy in Burbank can take place in your home, at your child's school, or through a screen. Each Burbank child, from birth to 18, sees a therapist who holds a speech or OT license. The therapist works around your family's week. No diagnosis or referral is needed. Burbank parents can book the first call themselves.
Do your therapists come to Burbank?
Yes. We visit homes in Burbank. After you sign a consent form, a therapist can also see your child during the school or daycare day.
Burbank sits in the eastern San Fernando Valley, with Burbank Unified School District as the public school district for its residents. For regional center services, Burbank falls under Lanterman Regional Center.
Across the city line, we also visit Toluca Lake and North Hollywood.
Burbank parents, ask us anything
Book the free 15-minute consultation online or by phone. There is no need for a referral first.
Burbank visits at home or school; video sessions for families statewide.
Which school district and regional center serve Burbank?
Burbank Unified School District serves Burbank residents. Lanterman Regional Center lists Burbank in its catchment area, alongside Glendale and Pasadena.
George Washington Elementary on North Lincoln Street, Thomas Edison Elementary on West Chestnut Street, and Joaquin Miller Elementary on East Providencia Avenue are three of the district's schools.
For a child in kindergarten through grade 12, Burbank Unified says parents may request an initial special education assessment out loud or in writing, by letter or email. The request can go to the school administrator or straight to the Special Education Department.
For a child under 3, a family can apply for Early Start through Lanterman's Intake Unit. Families of children over 3 use the same intake team.
Are there storytimes and playgrounds for Burbank families?
Yes. Burbank Public Library offers an inclusive Sensory Story Time designed for children with sensory sensitivities. It also offers Family Story Time and Baby Story Time.
Check the library calendar to see which branch hosts each one: the Central Library on North Glenoaks Boulevard, Buena Vista, or Northwest. Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can also join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Outdoors, the city says the new Santa Anita Playlot has inclusive play elements for children of all abilities. McCambridge Park lists a playground as well.
What is the first step for speech and occupational therapy in Burbank?
A free 15-minute phone consultation is step one, and a licensed therapist is the person on the line. You describe the meltdowns, the homework, or whatever else is on your mind. Together, you decide whether an evaluation is worth doing.
If it is, a Burbank evaluation takes place within 3 business days of the call, at home, at school, or by video. Call on a Monday, and the evaluation can be that Wednesday; rush evaluations are also available on request. Speech evaluation details and OT evaluation details are on their own pages.
What can a Burbank family get without driving anywhere?
Everything except social skills groups. Every other service can happen at home or school in Burbank, while the groups meet in Westlake Village.
For a Burbank child who finds sounds, textures, or movement overwhelming, that includes sensory integration therapy at home. It also covers language therapy for children, social communication therapy sessions, and parent coaching at home or online. Our founders split the work: speech is Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP, and OT is Rachel Yashouafar, MA, OTR/L. Every service is in one list.
For the details of each service here, see pediatric speech therapy in Burbank and pediatric occupational therapy in Burbank. There is also a Burbank page about the speech evaluation: pediatric speech evaluation in Burbank. The OT evaluation has one as well: pediatric OT evaluation in Burbank.
Can Burbank families use insurance?
Yes, depending on the plan. Village, our partner, takes TRICARE, and it also takes PPO plans from several major insurers. Each visit carries a Village fee too.
Burbank is in Lanterman Regional Center's area, and our regional center partner, Tri-Counties, doesn't cover Los Angeles County. So Burbank families pick between Village and private pay. With private pay, you get a superbill your insurer may partly repay. More on using insurance with Village and on payment options for families.
What else are Burbank parents asking?
Is the clinic in Burbank?
No. Therapy for Burbank families happens at home, at school, or online. Our only clinic, at 2535 Townsgate Road, Suite 110, opens on December 1, 2026, in Westlake Village.
Can sessions happen at a Burbank Unified school or a private preschool?
They can. Once your consent is on paper and the school agrees, we settle a time with the staff. We also confirm the room suits therapy.
Can you help with sensory needs?
Yes. An occupational therapist can work on sensory needs with your child at home or at school, or by telehealth with your help. The approach depends on how old your child is.
Not sure if your child needs therapy?
Start with a free 15 minute consultation. No commitment, just clarity on whether your child would benefit and what the next step looks like.
Speech therapy and occupational therapy for children ages 0 to 18.
“Voice, speech, and language are the tools we use to communicate with each other.”
Stuttering is most frequent in young children ages 2 to 6, the NIDCD says.
If school days or evenings at home feel harder than they should, that's reason enough to ask. Let's figure out together what would help your Burbank family.
Request your free 15-minute consultation
Tell us what you are noticing about your child. A licensed therapist and our team read every message. Within one business day, our team calls to learn what you need and check insurance, then sets up a free call with Nita, Rachel or both. The consultation is free, lasts about 15 minutes, and carries no obligation. There is no waiting list. If you would rather talk now, call (805) 702-3427.
Book the free 15-minute consultation online or by phone. There is no need for a referral first.
