Pediatric speech therapy in Granada Hills for babbles, first words, and beyond
Babies, quiet toddlers, and school kids who are hard to understand can all work with a licensed speech-language pathologist. Sessions happen at home, at school, or over a video link.

Babies, kids, and teens to 18
None for home or video, as of October 2026
One free call with a licensed therapist
Maybe your baby has stayed quiet while other babies coo and babble. Or maybe your doctor brought up speech at your toddler's checkup. Pediatric speech therapy in Granada Hills can begin at home, even before a child talks. Speech therapy means a licensed speech-language pathologist guides the work: listening, words, sentences, and clear sounds. With babies and toddlers, sessions are built around play. Parent coaching is part of every plan. No diagnosis or referral is needed.
Granada Hills homes: does a speech therapist visit?
Yes. We visit homes in Granada Hills. Video sessions are there for weeks when that is easier, and you can switch between the two any time.
Preschools, daycares, and schools are possible settings too. The order goes: your written consent, then the school's agreement, then a conversation between our team and the staff to settle the day and the room. An office evaluation is another option. On request, it can be held in private office space we use on Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Mark December 1, 2026, too: that is when our clinic at 2535 Townsgate Road opens, with 8 treatment rooms.
Granada Hills speech questions?
From first sounds to school-age speech, ask us anything. Our team answers Granada Hills families within one business day, no matter the question.
Prefer video? That works too, and we visit homes in Granada Hills.
Which speech and language skills does pediatric speech therapy in Granada Hills cover?
Listening and understanding, using words and sentences, clear sounds, smooth speech, and talking with others.
A toddler with few words might start with language therapy and one-on-one parent coaching. Articulation therapy is for sounds that come out unclear. When planning the mouth movements for speech is hard, there is therapy for childhood apraxia of speech. We also work on stuttering and social communication. Myofunctional therapy targets tongue, lip, and jaw habits, and feeding therapy is available too.
Where can Granada Hills kids read aloud to a volunteer or a dog?
At the Granada Hills Branch Library. In October 2026, Los Angeles Public Library event pages listed three afternoon reading times there, each running into late December.
On Mondays at 3:30 PM, until December 28, 2026, and on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 PM, until December 30, children could read with a STAR volunteer. The listings offered a free book after three readings with the volunteer. On Tuesdays from 3 to 4 PM, until December 29, kids could practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog.
Does the Granada Hills library have books in Korean or Spanish?
Its branch page lists Korean and Spanish language collections. Book Bundles To Go also appears on the branch's list of services.
The Los Angeles Public Library's children's page lists Tumblebooks, which it describes as animated, talking picture books in seven different languages. If your child hears more than one language at home, tell us which ones on the free call. We will be clear about what we can offer.
Can speech sessions take place at a Granada Hills public school?
Yes. It takes your written consent plus a yes from the school.
Haskell Elementary STEAM Magnet, at 15850 Tulsa Street, serves kindergarten through grade 5. Patrick Henry Middle, on San Jose Street, serves grades 6 to 8. Both are public LAUSD schools.
Private speech therapy can add to what a school already gives. With your written okay, our team can stay in contact with the teachers.
How soon could speech therapy begin after our call?
When an evaluation is called for, it follows the free consultation by 3 business days or less. As of October 2026, home and video speech therapy start without any waiting list.
There is no need to wait for the written report. A first session could come 5 days after you call, at the soonest. Need the evaluation sooner? Just ask about a rush. The written report follows the evaluation within 14 business days. Inside are the findings, a recommendation, and a treatment plan if therapy is recommended.
See the pediatric speech evaluation in Granada Hills for how it works.
On the speech side, Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP, sees infants and toddlers as well as older kids and teens. She co-founded the practice.
How do Granada Hills families cover the cost of speech therapy?
Two routes: insurance through our partner Village, or private pay. Coverage depends on the plan.
Have TRICARE? Village can bill it. Have a PPO plan through one of several major insurers? Village can bill that too. Each visit through Village includes Village's own fee. Paying privately? You receive a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company to ask about out-of-network benefits. Read how insurance through Village works, or look over your payment options.
More answers for Granada Hills parents
Our baby isn't talking yet. Is it too early to call?
It isn't. We work with children from birth, and speech and language start growing long before a first word. First words usually arrive around a child's first birthday, so tell us your baby's age and what you notice. The call is free.
How long will my child need speech therapy?
No one can know that ahead of time, and we won't guess. Graduating from speech or occupational therapy is the goal we build every plan around. It is a goal, not a promise.
Do parents take part in speech therapy?
Yes. Coaching for parents is part of every plan, so you learn how to practice between sessions.
Speech therapy with us is open to families in Porter Ranch, Northridge, and Chatsworth as well. For Granada Hills kids, there is also occupational therapy, and the Granada Hills page tells you more.
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.
“children start learning speech and language long before they talk”
A 2020 review looked at research on U.S. children learning English. It found that b, n, m, p, h, w, and d were acquired by an age between 2 years and 2 years 11 months. That finding used a 90 percent criterion, its PubMed abstract reports.
You hear your child's voice more than anyone does. If something about it keeps you wondering, you don't have to puzzle it out alone.
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.

From first sounds to school-age speech, ask us anything. Our team answers Granada Hills families within one business day, no matter the question.
