Communication Development Center

My son Sidney has been doing weekly speech sessions at CDC with Miss Hayley, and it has the best decision I’ve ever made for him. Within the first month my son began communicating with me like he never could before, he went from 10 words for hundreds in just weeks. After 9 months my son is now at his peers level with speech and tonight is his very last session. He asks for miss Hayley all week long, month after month, he loves coming here so much he’s going to be devastated when he realizes he doesn’t need to go to speech anymore. I could not recommend a better place for children who have fallen behind with speech and communication, every staff member is unbelievable and you will be receiving top notch care for the best price. Look no further, CDC is the absolute best! We will miss you all!

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151 Kalmus Dr st A101
Communication Development Center is an amazing place that really helps families from all walks of life with all kinds of challenges.

I have a speech and language practice that focuses entirely on school settings. Because we have a website and an Irvine address, we receive calls regularly from parents asking if we will see their child, and I must refer them to someone else. I refer to Jody very, very regularly, especially for children with complicated issues such as apraxia or autism. Every parent that I have ever referred has raved about her services. The reviews that I read here echo my experiences. I would trust their commitment and honesty completely. I find the comments in the single one star review baffling — it is inconsistent with 10 years of parent reports.

As a mom you want only the best for your child, Jody and her team have not only helped my son, they’ve helped me. They are the best in Orange county. I was lost in this sea of speech therapy… Drowning in my own tears. They picked me up and showed me the way. Now my son can have a full conversation, something I didn’t even believe was possible a year ago. They are amazing and patient and worth every penny. They are hands down a gift from God, or whatever «higher power» you believe in. They are the reason I hear «I love you» at night, from my son. I can’t say enough good things about them

I have to say that I was very dissapointed with this place. I had my 3 year old son tested here and while the people that work here are nice, etc I felt it wasn’t very professional. I met with Jody, the owner, for our assessment. She felt it was good to have him tested since he repeated back everything I said. While I agreed with that, she also suggested he might be autistic. Something that has never crossed my mind. I was then scared and concerned as any parent would be. We had him tested and the therapist that administered the test really didn’t tell me or my husband what was going on or what we should do during the test, leave or stay. Took forever to get the results and when my husband and I finally went in, the center suggested to not only have him in speech therapy once a week, but get him tested for a sensory processing disorder and we will continue to explore the autism. This from speech therapists… not neurologists. Jody said that most of this will be covered by insurance and I gave them my insurance info. NOTHING was covered by insurance! And it cost $ 800 to have him tested for 2 hours. I felt very taken advantage of.
Thank god I trusted my instincts and did not place him in speech therapy. My son is now 3 ½ and doing so well. No longer repeating anything. And his school says not only is he a normal 3 year old, but advanced. So definitely not autistic, etc. Also his pediatrician, who has seen him since birth, says I have nothing to worry about. I do not recommend this center unless you would like to pay a lot of money for I diagnosis that might not even be correct!

After working with another service provider we found Jody. We’ve seen Jody and her team for about 10 months now and my Son is making progress leaps and bounds, he still has a long way to go. The entire team is caring and will take the time to help, explain, educate, and support. Thank you!

After trying out 3 other speech therapists and spending $$$$$, I have finally found the right place for my daughter! Jody and her staff are nurturing, thorough, and high energy (which my daughter loves!). They allow you to sit in during the testing and first couple of sessions, unlike other places I have been and ended up being charged for an hour for a 10 minute test. They give you homework during the week which is awesome and reinforces what they are working on during each session. Truly grateful that my daughter is finally receiving effective treatment!
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