Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy · Newport Beach, CA

Communication
Begins With
Connection

Play-based, child-led speech therapy for autistic children, gestalt language processors, and children with sensory differences — designed around who your child truly is.

Gestalt Language Processing Autism Sensory Differences Neurodivergence

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Why Families Choose Seashore

Grounded in Expertise.
Rooted in Heart.

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20+ Years of Pediatric Experience

Stacie Bateman brings over two decades of hands-on experience working with children across inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and private practice settings.

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USC Sensory Integration Certified

Specialized certification from USC Chan's Sensory Integration program ensures every child's sensory needs are fully understood and woven into therapy.

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Natural Language Acquisition Trained

Trained in Marg Blanc's NLA framework and Meaningful Speech™ GLP approaches — among the most advanced methods for supporting gestalt language processors.

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Free Consultation to Get Started

Begin with a complimentary phone consultation — a no-pressure conversation to discuss your child's needs before committing to anything.

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Now Accepting New Clients

Seashore Speech and Language is actively welcoming new families in Newport Beach. Your child's communication journey can start today — reach out and take the first step.

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Stacie Bateman, M.A., CCC-SLP — Speech Therapist at Seashore Speech & Language

20+

Years of Pediatric Experience

Meet Your Therapist

Stacie Bateman,
M.A., CCC-SLP

Seashore Speech and Language was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every child communicates — and it's our job to meet them where they are. Located in Newport Beach, CA, we are a private practice dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy that celebrates each child's unique way of connecting with the world.

Stacie brings over two decades of experience as a pediatric speech therapist, advanced training in gestalt language processing through Marg Blanc's Natural Language Acquisition framework, and a USC Chan Sensory Integration Certification. She has worked across inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, in-home early intervention, and private practice.

As a mother who personally navigated her own child's therapy journey, Stacie brings rare empathy to every family she works with. She knows the emotions, the challenges, and the hard-won victories — and she shows up for your family with patience, honesty, and passion every single day.

◆ USC Chan Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate

◆ Natural Language Acquisition trained through Marg Blanc

◆ GLP-trained Meaningful Speech™ & GLP-AAC trained Meaningful Speech™

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Evaluation & Therapy Services

Tailored to Every
Unique Child

Each service is built around connection, play, and your child's specific communication style and sensory needs.

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Core Service

Comprehensive Speech & Language Evaluations

Going far beyond standardized testing, our evaluations observe your child at play, gather a language sample, and assess sensory differences to build a complete, personalized picture of their communication needs.

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Gestalt Language Processing & Scripting Therapy

Using the Natural Language Acquisition framework, we meet your child exactly where they are — building trust and guiding them from delayed echolalia and scripting toward flexible, connected communication.

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Play Skills Development

Sensory-based, interest-led activities helping children progress through every stage of play while building emotional regulation.

Group Sessions

Social Skills Groups

Small groups of 2–3 children with shared interests create a low-pressure space to practice connection, perspective-taking, flexible thinking, and self-advocacy — building confidence one interaction at a time.

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Our Approach

Six Pillars of
Child-Led Therapy

Every session at Seashore is built on a philosophy that starts with connection, celebrates difference, and lets your child lead the way.

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Child-Led, Play-Based Sessions

Therapy looks like play — because it is. Each session follows your child's interests and sensory needs, creating the safety and joy that unlock real communication.

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Gestalt Language Processing Expertise

Specially trained in natural language acquisition, helping gestalt processors move from scripting toward flexible, meaningful, self-generated communication.

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Sensory Integration Support

Certified through USC Chan's Sensory Integration program — because a calm nervous system is the foundation for communication.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Philosophy

We don't try to change who your child is. We celebrate their unique way of experiencing the world and build communication that feels authentic to them.

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Relationship-First Therapy

Trust and connection come before goals. Building a genuine bond with your child is the foundation every session is built upon.

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Family-Centered Partnership

You know your child best. We listen carefully, share findings transparently, and equip you with practical tools to carry progress into everyday life.

Client Testimonials

Words From
Our Families

★★★★★

"Stacie was a joy to work with! She was so personable, and my son often looked forward to meeting with her. As his parent, I appreciated her professionalism, compassion, and flexibility. She used creative approaches to address my son's personal and unique needs. I appreciated her patience, positivity, encouragement, and consistent communication. I attribute much of my son's progress to his time with her."

Renay I.

Newport Beach, CA

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"Miss Stacie is a dedicated, caring, fun and loving teacher. She always makes the sessions fun and uses activities my son is interested in such as making cookies, water play, and so many other things. He began talking so much more during these sessions. She pays close attention to his sensory needs and helps him participate. Her compassion and dedication for our son is admirable and much appreciated."

Van T.

Newport Beach, CA

How It Works

Four Steps to
Getting Started

Free Phone Consultation

Start with a complimentary 20–30 minute phone call to share your concerns, ask questions, and see if Seashore is the right fit for your child — no commitment required.

Comprehensive Evaluation

We meet in the clinic for a thorough evaluation — observing free play, gathering a language sample, and assessing your child's communication style and sensory profile in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Collaborative Goal Setting

We review the evaluation findings together, listen to what matters most to your family, and co-create meaningful goals and a personalized therapy plan built around your child's unique strengths and needs.

Ongoing Child-Led Therapy Sessions

Sessions begin — and from day one, your child leads. Each visit is intentional and playful, steadily building trust, connection, and communication week by week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions,
Answered

Gestalt language processors learn language in whole chunks or scripts — sometimes called scripting or delayed echolalia — rather than building meaning word by word. It is a natural and valid way of acquiring language. At Seashore, we specialize in supporting gestalt processors using the Natural Language Acquisition framework to help children develop flexible, meaningful communication at their own pace.

Traditional therapy often focuses on correcting perceived deficits. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach views your child's differences as valid, not problems to fix. Therapy is child-led, play-based, and rooted in connection and sensory regulation — we build communication that feels authentic to who your child is.

We work with children of all ages, from early intervention through adolescence. Every approach is tailored to your child's developmental stage, interests, and sensory needs.

Sessions look a lot like play — because that is how children communicate and grow. Activities might include sensory bins, building, music, swinging, movement, or imaginative games, all chosen to match your child's interests and help them reach the calm, focused state where communication thrives.

Yes — supporting autistic children is at the heart of our practice. We take a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors how autistic children communicate, learn, and connect, rather than pressuring them to fit a neurotypical mold.

Yes. All new clients begin with a comprehensive evaluation. This gives us deep insight into your child's communication needs and sensory profile, and forms the foundation for a truly personalized therapy plan.

Yes — Seashore Speech and Language is actively welcoming new families. Reach out today to start the conversation and take the first step toward supporting your child's communication journey.

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Your Child's Voice
Deserves to Be Heard

Begin with a free, no-pressure 20–30 minute phone consultation. Share your concerns, ask your questions, and discover if Seashore is the right home for your child's communication journey.

📞 Call 714-943-4944 Email Stacie

Phone

714-943-4944

stacie@seashorespeechandlanguage.com

Address

2503 Eastbluff Drive #201E
Newport Beach, CA 92646

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Communication Begins With Connection

Grounded in Expertise.Rooted in Heart.