OUR PROGRAMS
Established in 1984, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Rosa adheres to the premise that every child with speech, language or literacy disorders should have the opportunity to receive vital therapy from certified Speech Pathologists so that they may lead productive lives; freely communicating with their family, peers, and succeeding academically.
Acquiring these services can be life-changing, providing a renewed sense of self confidence, and the ability to communicate that many take for granted.
All of the above is provided at NO COST to the children we serve or their families.
ABOUT
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Rosa provides life-changing speech and language therapy services to children ages 3-13 in Santa Rosa and Petaluma who have communication disorders, with no required fees to their families, thanks to the generocity of our donors and grants. Our goal is to ensure that every child in our area has the communication skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Complete diagnostic speech-language evaluations
One-on-one or small group therapy sessions
Session observation and home activities for parents
Disorders Evaluated and Treated
• Articulation – Errors in the production of speech sounds. The child may substitute, delete, add, or change sounds (saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or a lisp).
• Phonology – Patterns of sound errors. The child may
delete one sound from a consonant cluster (saying “poon” for “spoon” and “back” for “black” or substitute all sounds made in the back of the mouth for those in the front of the mouth (saying “tup” for “cup”).
• Stuttering – Disruptions in the fluency of speech. The child may use repetitions of words, parts of words, or prolongations of sounds.
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Motor speech disorder. The child knows what he/she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements needed, the child has problems saying sounds, syllables, and words.
• Expressive Language – Difficulty using spoken language to express thoughts. The child may have trouble naming objects/pictures, putting words into sentences, having conversations, or using proper grammar.
• Receptive Language – Difficulty understanding what is said. The child may have trouble following directions, understanding questions, or identifying objects/pictures.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Susan Tche, M.S., CCC-SLP
Susan has been serving children and their families as a speech-language pathologist in the Bay Area for over ten years. She takes joy in helping children with speech and language challenges improve their communication skills through meaningful and engaging therapy sessions. As both a clinician and a mother of two young children, she values the power of play and tailors her sessions to each child’s interests to foster engagement for successful therapy outcomes.
Susan has worked in private practice, public schools, and early childhood programs, serving toddlers through middle school-aged children. As a bilingual speech-language pathologist who speaks English and Vietnamese, Susan recognizes the importance of culturally responsive evaluation and treatment. In addition to providing comprehensive speech and language evaluations, Susan has provided therapy to address a range of communication disorders including language delays, expressive and receptive language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, and speech fluency. She is also trained in PROMPT therapy to support motor-based speech needs.
Susan received her Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University and holds a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, where she was a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. She is licensed in California and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
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The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Rosa, is one of 19 RiteCare Language Programs throughout California supported by the California Scottish Rite Foundation. Help ensure the future of our children by making a contribution today!
You Can Make a Difference….
The commitment and generosity of our benefactors – people like you – have been a source of strength and growth for the RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation for over 60 years. No matter the size or type, all gifts are meaningful and provide important support for the children we serve.
You can touch someone’s life and make a difference right now. Your gift today can make a difference and will help change a child’s life!
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To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to:
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Rosa
1150 N McDowell Blvd
Suite 750543
Petaluma CA 94975
Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC of Santa Rosa” in the memo section.
Contact Us
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center Of Santa Rosa
755 Baywood Dr Suite 217
Petaluma, CA 94954
email: info@casrf.org
Phone: (707) 500-3577
© 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation, a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728.