SLEA Therapies

SLEA Therapies Speech Language & Educational Associates Assessment, intervention and parent training programs are available to the pediatric population as well as to adults.

We are proud of the fact that our staff includes speakers of English, Spanish, Hebrew, Armenian, Farsi, Arabic, Yiddish, and Greek. Speech, Language & Educational Associates includes staff that have specialized training in assessment and treatment of speakers whose second language is English. We work in our offices, in schools and in the home environments. We enjoy what we do and it shows!

02/24/2026

Children don’t learn best sitting still — they learn through play 🌈

Behavioral therapy works best in play because children naturally explore, communicate, and make sense of the world. When learning is built into activities they already enjoy, children are more motivated, engaged, and open to trying new skills.

In play-based behavioral therapy, therapists follow the child’s interests while working through challenges — like taking turns, handling frustration, or transitioning between activities — in a safe, supportive environment.

Skills learned through play are more meaningful and more likely to carry over into home, school, and community settings 💙

02/24/2026

Our gym was designed with one thing in mind: movement with purpose!
Every climb, slide, jump, push, and reach supports:
🧠 Brain-body connection
🤲 Functional motor skills
🌀 Sensory integration

Play-based OT allows kids to grow skills naturally — in a space that feels safe, fun, and empowering.

🌟Hear from one of our Clinical Supervisors!🌟"SLEA has played a significant role in my professional growth by encouraging...
02/20/2026

🌟Hear from one of our Clinical Supervisors!🌟

"SLEA has played a significant role in my professional growth by encouraging and trusting me while providing meaningful opportunities for professional development. I've had supportive supervisors and directors who accommodated my needs while I worked toward my master’s degree and BCBA certification and who continue to support my growth."
-Sandra💙💚

02/19/2026

Morning appointments available NOW!
Our multidisciplinary team provides:

🗣️Speech Therapy
✋Occupational Therapy
📖Educational Therapy
🧠Behavioral Therapy
🌱Child Development

Contact us to book! Link in bio 📲

Check us out at www.sleatherapies.com💻

🌷🌻Join us for another collaboration with Family Focus Resource Center! Our Child Development Clinical Lead will be prese...
02/18/2026

🌷🌻Join us for another collaboration with Family Focus Resource Center! Our Child Development Clinical Lead will be presenting to FFRC's parent support group, discussing all about our services! See flyer for more details.

🌷🌻Únase a nosotros para otra colaboración con Family Focus Resource Center. Nuestra Líder Clínica de Desarrollo Infantil presentará ante un grupo de apoyo para padres y hablará sobre todos nuestros servicios. Consulte el folleto para más detalles.

🎲📚 Play is more than fun—it’s powerful learning!When children learn through play, they’re more motivated, confident, and...
02/18/2026

🎲📚 Play is more than fun—it’s powerful learning!

When children learn through play, they’re more motivated, confident, and ready to tackle academic challenges like reading, writing, and math.
With play-based therapy, children build the foundational skills that educational therapy depends on:
✨ Attention & focus
✨ Memory
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Critical Thinking

💡 Educational therapy works best when learning feels meaningful—and play makes that possible.

02/14/2026

Our first ESOP event of the year: Cookie Decorating! Happy Valentine’s Day from SLEA Therapies! ❤️🩷🍪

🌟We’re SO excited to announce that SLEA will be hosting a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for our new Culve...
02/06/2026

🌟We’re SO excited to announce that SLEA will be hosting a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for our new Culver City location!🌟

🗓️ Thursday, March 19th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
🎀 Ribbon Cutting 5:30 PM
📍 6101 West Centinela Ave., Suite 190 Culver City, CA 90230
🍷Drinks & appetizers provided

Join us as we celebrate the launch of yet another center offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior sciences, and educational therapy - all under one roof! Tour our facility, meet our team, and connect with professionals and community members who care deeply about supporting child development in Culver City.

Teachers, professionals, doctors, parents, and community members are welcome! This is an adults-only event to allow you the opportunity to explore our space and learn more about the comprehensive services we offer.

We hope to see you there!💙💚

🌟RSVP at the link in bio - we can't wait to welcome you!

02/06/2026

🌟Client Success Spotlight: Darkston!🌟

"Darkston’s language has improved significantly since he started speech therapy with SLEA Therapies. Darkston went from using single words to using sentences and pronouncing words he had great difficulty with. His therapist (Alex) always lets me know what they are working on; she gives me suggestions to use at home and great information on how to help him. She is outstanding with my son."

🌟To a child, it looks like play.To us, it’s skill-building in action.🌟Wonder why play-based therapy works?✔️ It’s motiva...
02/05/2026

🌟To a child, it looks like play.
To us, it’s skill-building in action.🌟

Wonder why play-based therapy works?

✔️ It’s motivating
✔️ It builds real-life skills
✔️ It supports emotional regulation
✔️ It helps learning carry over

Play is how children learn best — and we’re here to support every step in your child's natural environment. 💙💚

✏️ Struggling with handwriting? We can help!Our Handwriting Group is designed to help children feel more confident, comf...
02/02/2026

✏️ Struggling with handwriting? We can help!

Our Handwriting Group is designed to help children feel more confident, comfortable, and successful with writing through a play-based, OT-led approach. Our OTs focus on the foundations of handwriting as building blocks for higher level skills such as letter formation, sizing, and legibility.

✨ Small groups
✨ Led by licensed pediatric occupational therapists
✨ Sensory play, gross motor involvement and fine motor strengthening all in one!

👉 Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code to sign up!
Spots are limited - sign up now and make writing feel easier for your kiddo 💙

Congratulations to Andrea on passing her RBT exam!👏 SLEA is so proud of this huge accomplishment, officially becoming an...
01/30/2026

Congratulations to Andrea on passing her RBT exam!👏 SLEA is so proud of this huge accomplishment, officially becoming an RBT in our behavior department! Way to go Andrea!!!💚💙

Address

16500 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA
91436

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30am
Thursday 8am - 6:30am
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18187881003

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