🐝 In-Home Pediatric Speech Therapy · San Diego & Orange Counties

Every Child
Has a Voice.
We Help Them
Use It.

Speech Bee's team of expert speech-language pathologists brings neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered therapy directly to your home — so your child can learn and grow where they feel safest.

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Cigna & Blue Shield In-Network SD Regional Center Vendor Voice Options Program Vendor
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Early Intervention
Specialists
Birth to 3 years
In-Home & Teletherapy
All of California

Why Families Trust Us

Built on Inclusion, Expertise & Heart

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In-Network with Major Insurers

Accepted by Cigna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare — with out-of-pocket options available for other families.

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San Diego Regional Center Vendor

Families of children under 3 may access our early intervention services through San Diego Regional Center, potentially at no cost.

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California Voice Options Vendor

We help eligible Californians with communication disabilities access free AAC devices and apps through the state's Voice Options grant program.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Specialists

We honor and celebrate every child's unique communication profile — built on inclusion, dignity, and the belief that every voice matters.

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In-Home & Statewide Teletherapy

Flexible service delivery in San Diego and Orange County in-home, plus teletherapy available to families across all of California.

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Family Is Central to Everything

Caregiver coaching and family partnership are embedded into every plan — because lasting communication growth happens between sessions, too.

What We Offer

Specialized Care
Designed Around
Your Child

Every service is delivered by expert speech-language pathologists, in the environment where your child thrives most.

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Core Service

Speech & Language Therapy

Comprehensive, individualized therapy addressing expressive and receptive language, speech sound disorders, early language development, and social communication — delivered in your home by expert SLPs.

  • ✓ Expressive & receptive language
  • ✓ Speech sound disorders
  • ✓ Social skills & self-advocacy
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Specialty Program

Early Intervention
(Birth to 3 Years)

As a San Diego Regional Center vendor, we provide play-based and routines-based early intervention to children under 3, supporting families during the most impactful developmental window.

  • ✓ Play-based intervention
  • ✓ Routines-based therapy
  • ✓ Regional Center eligible families
Therapist and child working with a tablet device for AAC therapy
Specialty Program

AAC Assessment
& Therapy

We specialize in total communication — assessing AAC needs, implementing systems, and coaching children and families so every child has a reliable, empowering way to express themselves.

  • ✓ Comprehensive AAC assessment
  • ✓ Device implementation & coaching
  • ✓ Voice Options grant program
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Our therapists use research-supported techniques to help children with CAS develop the motor planning skills needed for functional speech.

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Social Skills & Self-Advocacy Groups

SLP-led playgroups building self-advocacy, confidence, relationship skills, and safety awareness — helping children thrive on their own terms.

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Caregiver Training & Consultation

A family-centered coaching program equipping caregivers with strategies and confidence to support their child's communication at home, school, and in the community.

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Professional Consultation & Training

One-on-one and group training for educators, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams seeking deeper expertise in AAC, apraxia, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

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Voice Options Program

As a California Voice Options vendor, Speech Bee helps eligible Californians of all ages access AAC devices and communication applications through the state's grant program at no cost.

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Teletherapy Across California

Wherever you are in California, our therapists connect with your family through engaging, secure teletherapy sessions without sacrificing quality or connection.

The Speech Bee Difference

What Makes Us Truly Different

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In-Home Therapy

We come to you. Your child receives therapy in the comfort of home, reducing anxiety and allowing therapists to embed strategies into daily routines.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming

We honor every form of communication — speech, gestures, symbols, or devices. Our practice celebrates each child's unique way of engaging with the world.

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AAC Specialists On Staff

Our dedicated AAC experts provide comprehensive assessment, therapy, coaching, and consultation — guiding families through every stage of augmentative communication.

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Apraxia Expertise

CAS requires specialized expertise. Our therapists use research-supported treatment approaches designed specifically for motor speech disorders.

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Early Intervention

As a San Diego Regional Center vendor, we deliver play-based speech therapy to children under 3 during the most critical window for language development.

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Statewide Teletherapy

Wherever you are in California, our therapists connect with your family through engaging, secure teletherapy sessions.

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Caregiver Coaching

You are your child's most powerful communication partner. We equip caregivers with evidence-based strategies to support growth every single day.

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Voice Options Program

Speech Bee is a proud California Voice Options vendor, helping eligible individuals access a free iPad and AAC application through the state grant program.

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Speech therapy session
Speech Bee team
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Where every voice
is celebrated

About Speech Bee

Meeting Your Child
Exactly Where They Are

At Speech Bee, we believe every child communicates — and every form of that communication deserves to be celebrated. Our team of highly trained speech-language pathologists brings neurodiversity-affirming, child and family-centered care directly into the homes of families across San Diego and Orange Counties.

We specialize in the areas that demand the deepest expertise: early intervention for children under 3, childhood apraxia of speech, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Our approach goes beyond the child in the room — we actively partner with caregivers, equipping families with research-backed strategies and a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Speech Bee is a proud vendor with San Diego Regional Center and the California Voice Options program, working to make specialized, affirming care accessible to as many families as possible.

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Getting Started

Your Journey to
Finding Their Voice

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Free Consultation

Contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation. We'll listen carefully to your concerns, explain our approach, and help you understand how Speech Bee can support your child and family.

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Evaluation & Goal Setting

Our therapists conduct a thorough assessment of your child's unique communication profile, then collaborate with your family to establish meaningful, personalized goals.

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Personalized Treatment Plan

We design an individualized plan built around your child's needs and your family's daily routines — incorporating evidence-based methods like play-based intervention, caregiver coaching, and AAC.

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In-Home or Teletherapy Sessions

Therapy takes place where your child is most at ease — in your home or through secure teletherapy — with a consistent therapist who knows and champions your child.

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Ongoing Coaching & Progress Review

We regularly review progress, refine goals as your child grows, and keep caregivers equipped and confident — because your family's involvement is central to lasting results.

In Action

Therapy That Feels Like Home

Professional consultation and training session
Voice Options Program session
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Common Questions

We've Got Answers

In-home therapy means your child is seen in their natural environment, reducing anxiety and allowing our therapists to embed strategies directly into your family's real routines. Research strongly supports naturalistic, home-based intervention — particularly for young children and early intervention.

Yes. Speech Bee is currently in-network with Cigna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare. We also offer out-of-pocket payment options for families whose insurance we don't accept — contact us to discuss your situation.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) includes any method that supports or replaces spoken language — from picture symbols to speech-generating devices. Our specialists can assess whether AAC is right for your child and guide your family through every step of implementation.

CAS is a motor speech disorder that affects a child's ability to plan and coordinate the movements required for clear speech. It is distinct from other speech disorders and requires treatment from a specialist. Our SLPs use research-supported approaches designed specifically for apraxia.

Yes — early intervention is one of our core specialties. Speech Bee is a vendor with San Diego Regional Center, which means families of children under 3 may be eligible to access our early intervention services through the Regional Center.

Absolutely. Speech Bee offers teletherapy services to families throughout California. Sessions are conducted securely and are just as personalized as our in-home services. Contact us to get started.

Voice Options is a California state grant program that provides individuals with communication disabilities access to a free iPad and AAC application of their choice. Speech Bee is a program vendor — contact us to learn whether you or your client qualifies and to join our waitlist.

Simply reach out to schedule your free consultation. New client referrals can be sent to referrals@speechbee.co, or call and text us at 619-853-4345. We'll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

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Ready to Begin?

Your Child's Voice
Deserves to Be Heard.

Take the first step. Contact Speech Bee today for a free consultation and discover how our expert team can support your child and your family on every step of their communication journey.

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Call or Text
619-853-4345
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New Clients
referrals@speechbee.co
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Hours
Mon–Thu: 9am–4pm
Friday: 9am–2pm
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Service Area
San Diego &
Orange Counties
+ Teletherapy CA-wide
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