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The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SAN BERNARDINO GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. OUR PROGRAMS Established in 1982, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in the surrounding communities. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center provides life-changing speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided to children ranging from 3 to 12 years of age. The National Center for Learning Disabilities reports that one in five children have learning disabilities requiring the services of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. These children often suffer deeply from low self-esteem and low self-confidence. Early intervention is essential to mitigating persistent, long term social , emotional and academic challenges. Speech therapy provided by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists is vitally important to children who struggle daily with the task of speaking clearly and communicating. Many of these children become used to being teased, ignored, or even scolded when they want to say something and just can’t. Unfortunately, countless children are inappropriately socially promoted from one grade level to the next and suffer from extremely low self-confidence and have difficulty succeeding academically. SPEECH Speech is how words and sounds are produced and include the following: Articulation is how clearly we say sounds. Some children cannot say the /r/ or /l/ sound and need help to improve their articulation skills. Fluency is the flow, smoothness, and rate of speech. A disfluency is a break in the flow of speech, which is common for everyone. Stuttering occurs when there are more breaks or dysfluencies than is typical. Voice is how we use our breath and our vocal folds to produce sound. The quality of child’s voice can become harsh if there is over-use from shouting, vocal pitch can be too high or too low, and voices can be too soft or too loud. At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center we offer a variety of intervention models to assist children in the development of their speech skills. A majority of the time, children are seen in one-on-one intensive therapy sessions year-round. When appropriate, children may participate in small group therapy sessions to help generalize skills to new and more challenging settings. All speech therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech therapy can improve the correct production of sounds, improve the flow of speech, and improve vocal quality and pitch. We can help your child gain the skills they need to be a success in school and beyond. LANGUAGE Language is how we use words to form ideas and then share them. Language is expressive , sharing thoughts and ideas. Language is receptive , understanding what others say. Language is semantics , what words mean. Some words have more than one meaning. Language is syntax , putting words in the correct order. Language is morphology , changing word meaning by adding sounds (i.e. “eat- eats- eating” or “done-undone-redone”). Language is social . We all need to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it to be socially appropriate. All language therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Language therapy can improve your child’s expressive language, so they can express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings and become an effective communicator. Language therapy can also improve your child’s receptive language skills so they can better understand instructions at home, in the classroom, and during extracurricular activities and enjoy success in all areas of life. LITERACY Literacy is the ability to read and write. Reading is a multifaceted process to make meaning from print. Writing is the process of generating text. The following skills are required for successful reading and writing: Phonemic Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words. Understanding that spoken words and syllables are made up of discrete sounds. Phonics instruction teaches children that specific sounds belong to specific letters or specific letter patterns. Reading fluency is the ability to read with consistent speed, accuracy, and expression. Children read fluently when they are able to recognize words automatically and are no longer focused on how to read. Vocabulary is knowledge of words and their meaning. A strong vocabulary assists with reading comprehension. Reading Comprehension is the ability for a child to understand what they have read as well as to understand what they have written. Spelling is the forming of words from letters according to accepted rules. Learning to spell and learning to read rely on the same underlying knowledge (i.e. relationships between letters and sounds). Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE NOW 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE BY MAIL To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino 473 E Carnegie Dr Ste 200 San Bernardino, CA 92408 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “San Bernardino RiteCare CLC” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM NEWS Contact Us First Name Email Message I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use SUBMIT Last Name Phone Thanks for submitting! Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Bernardino 473 E Carnegie Dr Ste 200 San Bernardino, CA 92408 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (909) 887-2335 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Request Services Services News Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Rosa provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SANTA ROSA GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. 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. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly 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. DOWNLOAD FORM Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit 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. Mission Request Services Services Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. Our Programs Established in 2024, The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in the surrounding communities. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center provides life-changing speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided to preschoolers and school-aged children from 5 to 18 years old. ABOUT The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California provides life-changing speech and language therapy services to preschoolers and school-aged children from 5 to 18 years old, who have communication disorders, with no required fees to their families, thanks to the generosity of our donors and grants. Our goal is to ensure that every child in the Northern California area has the communication skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. SERVICES PROVIDED Complete diagnostic speech-language evaluations 1:1 services provided Parent participation/observation and education offered and provided Disorders Evaluated and Treated Articulation/phonology Language delay Literacy skills Social skills Stuttering Parent coaching/education Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California, is a private, nonprofit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children since 1981. We are 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California c/o: Northern California Scottish Rite 922 Main St Fortuna, CA 95540 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Northern California” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Contact Us First Name Email Message I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use SUBMIT Last Name Phone Thanks for submitting! Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California C/O Northern California Scottish Rite 922 Main St Fortuna, CA 95540 Email: info@casrf.org Phone: (714) 547-7325 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Request Services Services Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SACRAMENTO GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Email Message I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use SUBMIT Last Name Phone Thanks for submitting! Serving Sacramento Children & Families Since 1987 The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento, established in 1987, serves children residing within the Sacramento Scottish Rite Bodies of Freemasonry service area—which extends from Sacramento north to the Oregon state line and east to the Nevada state line. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento provides diagnostic and treatment services for children with delays in the acquisition of speech and language skills, including the language based reading disability known as developmental dyslexia. Services are provided free of charge. Masonic affiliation is not required. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento offers speech-language-learning evaluations and therapy to children ages 18 months to 12 years of age. Services are provided in weekly, one-on-one sessions or in small groups, by our team of licensed and credentialed speech and language pathologists. We believe that all children should have access to needed speech, language and literacy resources and are committed to providing all of our services without charge to qualifying families. We rely on the time, effort and resources of our local community to sustain the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento. Consider joining our community of supporters. WHO WE SERVE A child with a speech and language disorder has a special kind of developmental learning disability. Such children are often of average or above average intelligence but have not acquired speech or language in a normal manner. Their challenges may range from a mild articulation delay, severe expressive and/or receptive language difficulty to deficits in literacy. Some of these children have difficulty understanding or remembering what is said to them. Others may understand, but cannot easily express their own wishes and thoughts clearly. The effects of these deficits can be devastating emotionally, socially and academically to children and their families if the problem is not treated at an early age. THERAPY SESSION DETAILS Individual 50-minute therapy sessions are scheduled on a once-weekly basis. Intervention is ongoing and year-round for up to 18 months as determined to be appropriate to meet a child’s needs. Summer-only sessions are not available. The Center also serves as a training site, providing internships for university students studying the field of Speech Language Pathology. Eligibility Criteria The following is descriptive of children seen at the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento: Language delays with no apparent cause Dyslexia Auditory/Language processing deficits Normal hearing in at least one ear Apraxia, dependent on severity Ineligible Clients. The RiteCare Language Center of Sacramento does not serve children diagnosed with the following: ● Autism ● Syndromes such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Palate ● Cognitive Impairments/Developmental Delays ● Articulation only (specific sounds such as /s/, /r/, or /l/) ● Stuttering/Fluency disorder ● Severe oral motor or feeding issues ● Social/emotional or behavioral impairments ● Hearing loss (must have average hearing in at least one ear or hearing aids resulting in normal hearing) Additional Criteria Children between eighteen months and twelve years of age are eligible for services Eligibility is determined by our assessments or those provided by other agencies Child and at least one parent or caregiver must speak English Child must have at least one parent, guardian, or concerned adult who is prepared to follow through with a consistent program Consistent attendance is mandatory Children with behavior or attention issues that negatively impact the effectiveness of therapy may not be accepted or will be discontinued. Children who are receiving specialized intervention from additional sources, such as private speech therapists, educational therapists, or are enrolled in schools specializing in dyslexia will not be eligible for services. APPLICATION PROCESS The intake process at the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento begins by calling our office at (916) 731-4357 or emailing us at words@ssrlc.org . Please refer to the FAQ’s section for stepped out information on the application process. DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT The Evaluation Process Evaluation At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento, information about a child's skills and abilities is obtained through formal evaluation, observation and review of submitted assessments and reports. An evaluation allows the determination of strengths and weaknesses in oral language (understanding and expression), pre-reading and reading, and written language skills. Observations of strategies utilized by the child during the testing process are an integral component of the evaluation process. Age and grade equivalencies as well as standard scores and percentile rankings are reported when available. Therapy A child's therapy goals are developed based on our clinical team’s experience in a variety of settings, current research and application of techniques and strategies from a myriad of resources. Remediation within skill areas includes the utilization of strengths to support areas that are relatively weak for the child. The Center’s approach to therapy includes input in various modalities of learning (e.g. visual-auditory-kinesthetic-tactile), and teaches the child to use his/her preferred mode with the support of other areas. We address language skills including listening and identifying important information, organizing academic information, expressing thoughts and ideas through appropriate word usage and description, narrative language, and responding to higher-level material which is utilized within the academic environment. Preschool language skills primarily address receptive/expressive language, early/basic concept development and pre-literacy. A structured multi-sensory approach is utilized in the instruction of reading and spelling. Intervention is individualized to address the student’s specific areas of need using a Structured Literacy approach. Our Sacramento language therapists work with students and their family members to demystify the areas of difficulty in order to reduce frustration. Research shows that when students learn to understand their challenges in light of their strengths, remedial programs are far more beneficial to them. Learn more about the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento's services: Call our office today at (916) 731-4357. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE What do I do if I suspect my child has a speech or language problem? Contact our Center and discuss your concerns to see if your child requires an initial screening, evaluation and/or therapy. What is the application process for enrollment? Contact the Language Center to discuss your concerns. Complete and submit all necessary paperwork. Your child's file will be reviewed and determination of need for further assessment will be made. If assessment is required, your child's name will be placed on a waiting list for evaluation. If assessment is not required, your child's name will be placed on the waiting list for therapy. How does my child qualify for therapy at your Center? After identification of a speech language learning deficit, our Center will provide services specifically designed for your child. Children seen at this Center typically present with speech language learning, including dyslexia, phonological processing, and auditory processing problems. An initial six-week diagnostic period of therapy is utilized upon enrollment to further determine child’s specific current needs and therapy is continued if determined appropriate. If my child qualifies how often can he/she be seen? Children are usually scheduled for one 50-minute session per week. Can my child be seen immediately or do you have a waiting list? All children's names are put on an initial intake waiting list in the order of date of completed file review. When an opening for evaluation occurs, you will be contacted. How much do services cost? All services of the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento are provided free of charge. The Center is funded by members and friends of the Sacramento Scottish Rite Freemasonry, the California Scottish Rite Foundation, from the unsolicited donations from families utilizing the services of the Center, and from the general public. How can I help as a parent? You have already taken the first step by finding out more about your child's development so that you can continue to advocate for your child. It's also beneficial to take the time to read to your child, play games, and verbally interact with your child every day. Be sure to communicate with your child's daycare provider, teacher, therapist, or other service provider for more direction. What is your scheduling policy? School-aged children (1st grade and up) will be scheduled for afternoon appointments between 1:00 and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Pre-school, Kindergarten and Homeschooled children may be scheduled for morning appointments between 9am and 12pm, Monday through Friday. Evaluations are generally offered mornings, between 9am and 12pm, Monday through Friday. Three appointment times will be offered. If none of the three appointment offerings are accepted, no further services will be offered. Do you offer a summer program? Services are offered on a year-round basis. Students are not enrolled for summer only. FAQs NEWS/UPDATES Stacey Strong Laura Rizzi Thanks to the generosity of our donors we were able to add on the Ready-Set-Read summer program, which took place over four weeks in July 2024. Tailored for wait-listed clients, this intensive program focused on delivering targeted language and literacy support to students in grades 3-6 facing challenges such as dyslexia, language processing disorders, and attention deficit issues. Participants engaged in daily 3-hour sessions, totaling 36 hours of specialized instruction. In small group settings, students received personalized attention to support literacy goals while boosting self-esteem through team building activities. The positive reactions from the children and the heartfelt praise from their parents reflect the program’s success. Post-assessment results further confirm the significant progress made. One parent, whose 5th-grade daughter struggled with reading despite a strong academic drive, expressed profound gratitude, highlighting how impactful our efforts have been. Our Early Intervention Intensive for younger students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd, also achieved great results, addressing delays in motor speech and foundational reading skills. Over 24 hours of specialized instruction, students with Apraxia of Speech benefited from engaging, play-based activities that fostered essential socialization and literacy skills. Both programs have generated remarkable enthusiasm and progress among participants and clinicians alike. We are thrilled with the outcomes of this program and look forward to building on its success to further enhance our support for our clients’ literacy journeys. Our Supporters Let’s Talk about the generosity of our business and foundation supporters who help Give the Future a Voice. Thank You to the John F. and Phyllis Gene Clayton Memorial Fund The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento is honored to receive support from the John F. and Phyllis Gene Clayton Memorial Fund of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. This generous award helps us continue to provide no-cost, life-changing speech and language therapy services to children across the greater Sacramento area. Every gift we receive fuels our mission to ensure that all children have the opportunity to find their voice—and be heard. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation has been at the center of philanthropy in the capital region since 1983, working to lead, serve, and inspire enduring generosity for a just and vibrant Sacramento region. We’re proud to be part of the Foundation’s commitment to addressing the community’s most pressing needs. Learn more about their mission at sacregcf.org . We extend our deepest thanks to the representatives of the John F. and Phyllis Gene Clayton Memorial Fund for their support and partnership in helping children thrive through communication. DONATE NOW The RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders at the RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in 19 communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE BY MAIL To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento 6151 H Street Sacramento, CA 95819 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Sacramento” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento 6151 H Street Sacramento, CA 95819 email: words@ssrlc.org Phone: (916) 731-4357 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. 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The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER STOCKTON GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use OUR PROGRAMS The primary focus at the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation, established in 1982, is to serve children with communicative impairments and disorders. Referrals come from numerous sources including teachers, physicians, health professionals, community referrals and the yellow pages. Our therapy sessions are held twice a week, with each session being 60 minutes in length. We operate on a semester basis - Fall semester begins in early September and Spring semester begins in mid-January. Each session runs for approximately a 12- week period. Services are provided free of charge to children and their families. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton is a registered 501 (c)(3) tax exempt non-profit under the umbrella of the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and is totally reliant on private philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate support. WHAT CHALLENGES DO WE ASSESS AND TREAT? Fluency disorders: These may include an interruption in the rhythm of speech characterized by hesitation, repetitions, or prolongation of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases. Stuttering is a fluency disorder. Language disorders: These may include significant difficulty understanding, producing, and/or using spoken language, written language, or other symbolic language. Speech Sound Disorders: These may include difficulty in planning, producing, and coordinating the sounds of speech for clear, efficient, and effective communication. Voice impairments: These may include disorders due to organic, functional, or neurological origins that may impact the breathing, voicing, resonating, and articulating systems of communication. Cognitive impairments: These may include deficits in attention, concentration, organization, sequencing, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making. Sometimes, cognitive impairments occur with other communicative impairments. Hearing impairments: These may include acquired or organic hearing loss that may be addressed through aural rehabilitation—habilitation after a cochlear implant is included in this category. INQUIRE TODAY If you or someone you care about is interested in services from the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton, please email pacificsrlc@pacific.edu to request a referral packet. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE NOW The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders. We support 19 RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE BY MAIL To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Stockton P.O. Box 4236 Stockton, CA 95204 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Stockton” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Upcoming Events 6TH ANNUAL SHAMROCK FESTIVAL Sat, Mar 21 Stockton Masonic Center Details NEWS & RESOURCES Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. 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The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER COACHELLA VALLEY GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. Our Programs Established in 2004, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in the surrounding communities. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center provides life-changing speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided to preschoolers and school-aged children from 5 to 18 years old. ABOUT The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley provides life-changing speech and language therapy services to children ages 3-13 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 the Coachella Valley 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. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE Speech Language Therapist Zachary Whittet, M.A., CCC-SLP Zachary was a student athlete at the University of Redlands where he earned his bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He received his masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas. He has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in the school setting for nearly a decade. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers & Coachella Valley Firebirds! Zachary looks forward to continuing to serve the children and families of the Coachella Valley. STAFF DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley, is a private, nonprofit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children since 1981. We are 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley 42600 Cook Street Suite 210, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Coachella Valley” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Contact Us First Name Email Message I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use SUBMIT Last Name Phone Thanks for submitting! Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley 41865 Boardwalk, Ste. 219 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Email: info@casrf.org Phone: (760) 341-6208 © 2024 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Request Services Services Staff Donate News & Events Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SAN DIEGO Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. OUR PROGRAMS The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego, located in Mission Valley, opened in 1981. Since opening, we have provided services to thousands of children in the San Diego area. Our services are provided by licensed, board-certified speech-language pathologists. Speech-language pathology evaluations and therapy are provided for a variety of communication disorders. Each child who is accepted into our program receives up to $7,000 in services and all treatment is offered to families free of charge. ABOUT The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego provides life-changing speech and language therapy services to children ages 2-12 in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 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”) Stammering – disruptions in the fluency of speech , the child may use repetitions of words, parts of words, or prolongations of sounds. Articulation – errors in the production of speech sounds , the child may substitute, delete, add, or change sounds (saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or a lisp). Voice – unusual vocal quality , the child’s voice sounds harsh, hoarse, or breathy. 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. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE STAFF San Diego RiteCare Center Director Tina Burns M.A., CCC-SLP Tina has been a speech-language pathologist since 2005 and has been working at the San Diego RiteCare Childhood Language Center since October 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in 2003, and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. Tina holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of California. tburns@casrf.org San Diego RiteCare Center Speech-Language Pathologist Jenn Gallagher MSP, CCC-SLP Jenn has been a speech-language pathologist since 2016. She previously worked at San Diego RiteCare Childhood Language Center from 2016 to 2020. From 2020 to 2024, she worked in home, clinic, and school settings. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University in 2014, and her Master of Speech-Language Pathology degree from the University of South Carolina in 2016. Jenn holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of California. San Diego RiteCare Center Office Manager Sharon Bullard Sharon Bullard is the Office Manager for the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego, where she ensures smooth daily operations. With a friendly, organized approach, she manages appointments, client records, and communication between therapists and families. Sharon's dedication and efficiency play a key role in supporting the center’s mission to provide essential speech and language therapy services. DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego, is a private, nonprofit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children in San Diego County since 1981. We are 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: San Diego RiteCare Childhood Language Center ATTN: Business Development Department 1561 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “San Diego RiteCare CLC” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Upcoming Events Robert Burns Supper 2026 Sat, Feb 07 San Diego Scottish Rite Center We Invite You to Join Us For the 10th Annual Robert Burns Supper! Sit Down Dinner, Bagpipes, Silent Auction, and Highland Dancers! Buy Tickets Our Supporters Let’s Talk about the generosity of our business and foundation supporters who help Give the Future a Voice. Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Diego 1561 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (619) 291-2506 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Request Services Services Staff Donate News & Events Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SANTA BARBARA GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE This form is HIPAA-Compliant Welcome to HIPAAtizer! To complete setup, click 'Settings' on this widget to connect your HIPAAtizer form builder and start embedding secure, HIPAA-compliant forms on your site. Camp Chit Chat Camp Chit Chat is a fun and socially interactive camp for children aged 3 ½ to 6 years old with mild-moderate speech and language delays. It’s a great way for children to keep up with essential communication skills during the summer when regular therapy services are not offered. Each camp participant will be placed in a small group (2-3 children) with same-aged peers also working on similar skills such as articulation, language, fluency, and social communication. Not every child that applies for camp will have the opportunity to be enrolled. We look at each child individually to make sure he or she will benefit from our program. Camp Chit Chat Schedule: Children will attend one 60-minute session per week with one to two other children. Camp Chit Chat Curriculum: Our weekly themes transform our center into a wonderful setting for your child to develop his/her imagination while working on speech, language, social, cognitive, and motor skills. We also target early literacy skills and early handwriting skills during camp. Each weekly session builds upon the previous session and focuses on helping each child in acquiring a foundation of the following communication skills: improved articulation due to speech delays such as apraxia and phonological delays, social communication with peers and staff, receptive language skills (questions, vocabulary, concepts, grammar) expressive language skills (sentence length, vocabulary, categories, grammar, questions) and fluency of speaking. Camp Chit Chat Fiesta: Camp Chit Chat concludes with a Fiesta at a local park as a chance for the staff, children and families to celebrate all the hard work and achievements that were made over the summer. This is a great time to get to know other families attending camp and an opportunity to set up playdates! Enrollment: begins early March 2026 INTAKE PROCEDURE Children must be between 2 ½ and 5 years old in order to be put onto the waitlist. Children must be fully immunized according to age and doctor. Once your child enters Kindergarten, he or she is no longer eligible to receive our private speech and language services. Children receiving speech and language therapy from more than one source (speech therapist, private therapist, special day class) will not be eligible for our program. While we do not take on clients who are receiving multiple services at the time of enrollment, we highly encourage you to seek other services for your child while he or she is on the waitlist. If you are interested in enrolling your child for therapy at our center, please call our office or complete a brief intake form in the section above. One of our therapists will give you a call to schedule a screening within the month. This screening will determine your child’s priority level on our waiting list. IEP's & SCHOOL THERAPY SERVICES If your child is currently receiving weekly speech and language therapy services through their school or another state agency/program, a copy of their current records, IEP and most recent evaluation will be requested by our center. After a thorough review of the specific records by one of our staff therapists, parents will be contacted to discuss and determine the next step in the screening and evaluation process for your child. We will also work closely with your child’s school or agency therapist in order to provide a well-rounded therapy program. Screenings and Evaluations Once your child is placed on our screening waitlist, we will contact you within about a month’s time in order to set an appointment at the Language Center. This evaluation appointment will take place with one of our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and determine his or her place on our waitlist based on need. A thorough assessment of your child’s current speech and language skills will be completed in order to determine his/her current levels of communicative abilities. Background information, medical history, educational services, parent interviews, and testing will be conducted in order to identify the specific needs of your child. This process serves a dual purpose in determining not only if your child requires treatment but more importantly, it guides the therapist in determining the specific goals and course of your child’s therapy. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing a highly individualized therapy program to each child at our center. OUR PROGRAMS In operation since 1984, the center is a philanthropy of the Scottish Rite, a concordant body of the Freemasons. One of 170 RiteCare Centers across the U.S., our Center is located in downtown Santa Barbara on the 4th floor of the Masonic Center. Improving your child’s speech and language communication is our ultimate goal and it all starts with providing individual therapy services each week. This type of therapy is a vital element of your child’s weekly program and allows your child maximum opportunity to work on his/her communication goals. More importantly, it provides parents all the tools and essentials necessary for carrying out the skills learned in therapy each week. Each of our therapy sessions is also dedicated to speaking with parents and demonstrating specific strategies that are crucial to each child’s progress. Parents will be provided an opportunity to sit in on each session with their child or to observe through a two-way mirror and listen in on their child’s session through a speaker system. In either case, we encourage parent involvement in order to ensure steady progress and success. — Parent of Private Therapy Client You Can Make a Difference! “I am so thankful for Scottish Rite and the work that they do for children that need help with speech. Julie and Summer are both so fun, patient, kind, encouraging, and loving with the children. It is truly a blessing to have this resource available to our families here in Santa Barbara!” DONATE Speech-Language Pathologist, Center Director Julie DeAngelis Julie has been a Speech Language Pathologist for over 20 years since graduating from Northern Arizona University and the University of Texas-Dallas. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders and brings to the Center her expertise in pediatric speech and language therapy. Julie has been at the Language Center since September 2007. She has worked in the public school system in the U.S. as well as abroad for a non-profit agency in Australia. Her passion for global work continues to take her around the world as she generously volunteers her professional time with Operation Smile. In her free time, Julie attends ceramics class, enjoys keeping fit, and loves to travel and explore different cultures. Speech-Language Pathologist, Program Director Summer Calvert Summer has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for more than 15 years, earning both of her degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, graduating with her Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and with her Master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Summer gained her expertise in pediatric speech and language therapy through working for the SB County Education Office for 7 years and has been a clinician at our center since 2011. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, rollerskating, and traveling anywhere and everywhere. Summer is currently working on obtaining her certification in dyslexia intervention. Speech-Language Pathologist Alexa Dell Alexa has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist for over a decade after receiving her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Music from the University of Redlands. She has worked with children from birth through adolescence across the home, school, and clinical settings. Alexa gained a foundation of experience working eleven years within the public school system, specializing in preschool assessment and intervention. She has also provided therapy, parent coaching, and professional collaboration for the early intervention population through California's Early Start program. Alexa’s philosophy is that therapy for children should be fun and motivating! She believes that progress is made and maintained when children are engaged in meaningful interactions and play. In her free time, Alexa enjoys hiking, traveling, and baking. As a Santa Barbara native, she is grateful to support families within her home community. Administrative Assistant Jaclyn Torres Abundis Jaclyn graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Linguistics, with an emphasis in Speech Language Sciences and Disorders and Spanish. Seeing the enthusiasm and creativity of the Speech-Pathologists at the Santa Barbara, Rite Care center drew her to the center, which led her to begin volunteering as a coach for Brain Lab. Jaclyn aspires to be a Speech-Language Pathologist to help the voices of future leaders and role models. In her free time, Jaclyn likes to watch sunsets with her friends, weightlift, and cook new recipes. Personal Representative of the Language Center Maurice Sourmany Maurice has been a Mason since 1968. He previously served as our language center's Assistant Personal Representative and as Chairman of the Board for the Language Center. With various offices, Maurice was elected Master of the Magnolia Lodge #242 in 1977 and has been a member of the Scottish Rite since 1969. He received his 32° and also joined the York Rite and the Al Malaikah Shrine in 1969. Appointed as Grand Lodge Committeeman for 9 years, Maurice became affiliated with Carpinteria Lodge #444 in 1980 and was elected its Master in 1982. Working his entire life at Victor The Florist starting when he was 14, became manager at 35 and eventually became owner when his father passed away. Retiring at 64, he sold the business to his daughter in 2006 who is now a third generation florist. STAFF DONATE NOW 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE NOW To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara 16 E. Carrillo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Santa Barbara” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM UPCOMING EVENTS: Soirée at Sea: An Unforgettable Evening of Music and Support for the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of SB Sun, Oct 19 Santa Barbara Sea Landing We are thrilled to invite you aboard the Condor Express for an extraordinary day at sea, filled with friendship and all while supporting children!! Details Our Supporters Let’s Talk about the generosity of our business and foundation supporters who help Give the Future a Voice. First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use How did you hear about us? Choose an option Contact Us Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara 16 E. Carrillo St 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (805) 962-8469 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Request Services Services Camp Chit Chat Staff Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.ORG Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER BURLINGAME GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! How did you hear about us? * Doctor / School Scottish Rite Member Social Media Other I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use OUR PROGRAMS Established in 2021, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in Burlingame and the surrounding communities. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center provides life-changing speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided to children ranging from 18 months to 18 years of age. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. SPEECH Speech is how words and sounds are produced and include the following: Articulation is how clearly we say sounds. Some children cannot say the /r/ or /l/ sound and need help to improve their articulation skills. Fluency is the flow, smoothness, and rate of speech. A disfluency is a break in the flow of speech, which is common for everyone. Stuttering occurs when there are more breaks or dysfluencies than is typical. Voice is how we use our breath and our vocal folds to produce sound. The quality of child’s voice can become harsh if there is over-use from shouting, vocal pitch can be too high or too low, and voices can be too soft or too loud. At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center we offer a variety of intervention models to assist children in the development of their speech skills. A majority of the time, children are seen in one-on-one intensive therapy sessions year-round. When appropriate, children may participate in small group therapy sessions to help generalize skills to new and more challenging settings. All speech therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech therapy can improve the correct production of sounds, improve the flow of speech, and improve vocal quality and pitch. We can help your child gain the skills they need to be a success in school and beyond. LANGUAGE Language is how we use words to form ideas and then share them. Language is expressive , sharing thoughts and ideas. Language is receptive , understanding what others say. Language is semantics , what words mean. Some words have more than one meaning. Language is syntax , putting words in the correct order. Language is morphology , changing word meaning by adding sounds (i.e. “eat- eats- eating” or “done-undone-redone”). Language is social . We all need to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it to be socially appropriate. All language therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Language therapy can improve your child’s expressive language, so they can express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings and become an effective communicator. Language therapy can also improve your child’s receptive language skills so they can better understand instructions at home, in the classroom, and during extracurricular activities and enjoy success in all areas of life. LITERACY Literacy is the ability to read and write. Reading is a multifaceted process to make meaning from print. Writing is the process of generating text. The following skills are required for successful reading and writing: Phonemic Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words. Understanding that spoken words and syllables are made up of discrete sounds. Phonics instruction teaches children that specific sounds belong to specific letters or specific letter patterns. Reading fluency is the ability to read with consistent speed, accuracy, and expression. Children read fluently when they are able to recognize words automatically and are no longer focused on how to read. Vocabulary is knowledge of words and their meaning. A strong vocabulary assists with reading comprehension. Reading Comprehension is the ability for a child to understand what they have read as well as to understand what they have written. Spelling is the forming of words from letters according to accepted rules. Learning to spell and learning to read rely on the same underlying knowledge (i.e. relationships between letters and sounds). Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders at 19 RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE NOW To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame C/O Burlingame Scottish Rite 145 Park Rd Burlingame, CA 94010 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Burlingame” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Burlingame C/O Burlingame Scottish Rite 145 Park Rd Burlingame, CA 94010 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (714) 547-7325 © 2024 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Services Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.org Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Orange County provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER ORANGE COUNTY GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use OUR PROGRAMS Since the RiteCare® Childhood Language Center of Orange County in Santa Ana opened its doors in 2001, countless families have found a family-focused environment where their children learn to improve their communication skills and build self-confidence. The Center provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children from 2 to 16 years of age who exhibit a wide range of speech, language and learning challenges. Located in Santa Ana, the Center also provides intern opportunities for students from Chapman University who are pursuing a career in speech and language pathology. The RiteCare® Childhood Language Center of Orange County is a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation. Under the leadership of our Advisory Council and the staff at Chapman University , we assess the needs of children with speech and language disorders and provide the necessary treatment. If you can imagine a day without the ability to speak, you can imagine the need we serve. Some children need to overcome particular challenges, others simply need to learn the mechanics of speech. At the Center, we assess their needs and develop a plan for success. Nothing is more uplifting than seeing a child communicate with their family for the first time, or more satisfying than knowing the happiness that comes from a child’s first “Hi, Dad” or “I love you, Mom.” SPEECH Speech is how words and sounds are produced and include the following: Articulation is how clearly we say sounds. Some children cannot say the /r/ or /l/ sound and need help to improve their articulation skills. Fluency is the flow, smoothness, and rate of speech. A disfluency is a break in the flow of speech, which is common for everyone. Stuttering occurs when there are more breaks or dysfluencies than is typical. Voice is how we use our breath and our vocal folds to produce sound. The quality of child’s voice can become harsh if there is over-use from shouting, vocal pitch can be too high or too low, and voices can be too soft or too loud. At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center we offer a variety of intervention models to assist children in the development of their speech skills. A majority of the time, children are seen in one-on-one intensive therapy sessions year-round. When appropriate, children may participate in small group therapy sessions to help generalize skills to new and more challenging settings. All speech therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by graduate level student interns from Chapman University who are supervised by licensed and certified speech/language pathologists. Speech therapy can improve the correct production of sounds, improve the flow of speech, and improve vocal quality and pitch. We can help your child gain the skills they need to be a success in school and beyond. LANGUAGE Language is how we use words to form ideas and then share them. Language is expressive , sharing thoughts and ideas. Language is receptive , understanding what others say. Language is semantics , what words mean. Some words have more than one meaning. Language is syntax , putting words in the correct order. Language is morphology , changing word meaning by adding sounds (i.e. “eat- eats- eating” or “done-undone-redone”). Language is social . We all need to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it to be socially appropriate. All language therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by graduate level student interns from Chapman University who are supervised by licensed and certified speech/language pathologists. Language therapy can improve your child’s expressive language, so they can express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings and become an effective communicator. Language therapy can also improve your child’s receptive language skills so they can better understand instructions at home, in the classroom, and during extracurricular activities and enjoy success in all areas of life. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE NOW The RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders at 19 RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Orange County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE BY MAIL To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: California Scottish Rite Foundation 303 W Lincoln Ave Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92805 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC OC” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Upcoming Events 20 days to the event Orange County Scottish Rite Holiday Party Mon, Dec 22 Orange Grove Masonic Center Bring your family for a festive evening filled with connection, laughter, and the spirit of the season. This night is simply a way for us to celebrate our RiteCare families and to thank our Scottish Rite community for supporting the children we serve. We look forward to welcoming you. 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The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER SAN FRANCISCO GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use OUR PROGRAMS Established in 1970, the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in San Francisco and the surrounding communities. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center provides life-changing speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders free of charge. Services are provided to children ranging from 18 months to 18 years of age. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. SPEECH Speech is how words and sounds are produced and include the following: Articulation is how clearly we say sounds. Some children cannot say the /r/ or /l/ sound and need help to improve their articulation skills. Fluency is the flow, smoothness, and rate of speech. A disfluency is a break in the flow of speech, which is common for everyone. Stuttering occurs when there are more breaks or dysfluencies than is typical. Voice is how we use our breath and our vocal folds to produce sound. The quality of child’s voice can become harsh if there is over-use from shouting, vocal pitch can be too high or too low, and voices can be too soft or too loud. At the RiteCare Childhood Language Center we offer a variety of intervention models to assist children in the development of their speech skills. A majority of the time, children are seen in one-on-one intensive therapy sessions year-round. When appropriate, children may participate in small group therapy sessions to help generalize skills to new and more challenging settings. All speech therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech therapy can improve the correct production of sounds, improve the flow of speech, and improve vocal quality and pitch. We can help your child gain the skills they need to be a success in school and beyond. LANGUAGE Language is how we use words to form ideas and then share them. Language is expressive , sharing thoughts and ideas. Language is receptive , understanding what others say. Language is semantics , what words mean. Some words have more than one meaning. Language is syntax , putting words in the correct order. Language is morphology , changing word meaning by adding sounds (i.e. “eat- eats- eating” or “done-undone-redone”). Language is social . We all need to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it to be socially appropriate. All language therapy programs are individualized. Sessions are conducted by our licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Language therapy can improve your child’s expressive language, so they can express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings and become an effective communicator. Language therapy can also improve your child’s receptive language skills so they can better understand instructions at home, in the classroom, and during extracurricular activities and enjoy success in all areas of life. LITERACY Literacy is the ability to read and write. Reading is a multifaceted process to make meaning from print. Writing is the process of generating text. The following skills are required for successful reading and writing: Phonemic Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words. Understanding that spoken words and syllables are made up of discrete sounds. Phonics instruction teaches children that specific sounds belong to specific letters or specific letter patterns. Reading fluency is the ability to read with consistent speed, accuracy, and expression. Children read fluently when they are able to recognize words automatically and are no longer focused on how to read. Vocabulary is knowledge of words and their meaning. A strong vocabulary assists with reading comprehension. Reading Comprehension is the ability for a child to understand what they have read as well as to understand what they have written. Spelling is the forming of words from letters according to accepted rules. Learning to spell and learning to read rely on the same underlying knowledge (i.e. relationships between letters and sounds). - Suzanne Friendly and supportive You Can Make a Difference! "As a speech-language pathologist, Jim has a highly specialized knowledge of communication differences that sets him apart from teachers and staff at tutoring centers. Jim has a great approach with children. He engages with my daughter in a way that challenges and stimulates her, gently prompting her to practice new skills in a friendly and supportive environment. With feedback from Jim, we have learned better strategies for handling our daughter's communication challenges." DONATE DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Centers of California, a program of the California Scottish Rite Foundation provides speech, language, and literacy treatment of childhood language disorders at 19 RiteCare Childhood Language Centers in communities across California, free of charge. The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, totally reliant on philanthropy from individuals, foundations and corporate partners. We do not receive any state or federal funding. 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE NOW To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco 2850 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC San Francisco” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of San Francisco 2850 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (714) 547-7325 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. Mission Services Scholarships Donate Contact Terms & Conditions CASRF.ORG Other Programs Employee Healthcare Disclosures

The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Pasadena provides children the building blocks for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. By offering... RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER PASADENA GIVE THE FUTURE A VOICE. Help children speak and communicate clearly. DONATE CA SC O T TISH RITE F OUN D A T I ON Mission Help Children Find Their Voice The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence. DONATE Contact Us Are you a parent seeking speech and language services for your child? Start here! Please fill out the form below as the first step in connecting with our team. By completing this form, we can assess your child's needs and guide you through the process of accessing our free services. We're here to help your child thrive! First Name Last Name Email Phone Message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! I want to subscribe to the newsletter. View terms of use OUR PROGRAMS Established in 1992, the Pasadena RiteCare Childhood Language Center, in partnership with Pasadena City College , provides services to children 18 months to 18 years of age. There are no geographical restrictions, however our focus is on Pasadena and surrounding communities. We do not provide long-term services to children who are already receiving therapy, who are eligible for intensive special education services through the public schools, or who have a primary diagnosis other than specific language impairment. PHILOSOPHY We are committed to providing quality services to young children with speech and language disorders. Our primary goals are 1) early identification and treatment of language disorders and 2) facilitating family involvement in this process. We believe early intervention can help prevent a speech and language disorder from developing into a lifelong handicap. In addition, it can help curtail the development of secondary language delays such as behavior, emotional, and learning problems. Families are involved in every stage of treatment. Through observations of therapy sessions and discussing intervention with the therapist, parents learn how to promote speech and language skills during daily interactions. Therapy is conducted within the context of developmentally appropriate activities such as playing with toys, sharing books, and using computers. This makes therapy fun and motivating for the child. SERVICES PROVIDED Speech-Language Clinic Services: Diagnostic Evaluations A Speech-Language Pathologist will gather background information, observe, and test, your child’s strengths and needs in speech and language, and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. Speech and Language Therapy Therapy is provided to children with specific speech and language challenges.The speech-language clinician works with both the child and caregivers to facilitate the development of communication skills. Therapy is conducted through developmentally appropriate activities such as play, reading, and other activities. This makes therapy fun and motivating! Children are seen one to three times per week in individual sessions and/or small groups. The majority of services are implemented by Speech-Language Pathology Assistant students from Pasadena City College. WHO WE SERVE The center provides services to preschool children 18 months to 18 years of age. There are no geographical restrictions, however, our focus is on serving the children of Pasadena and surrounding communities. We provide the following types of treatment: Speech Articulation and Phonology- the production of speech sounds and patterns. Some children cannot say the sounds (like /r/, /s/, or /l/) and need help to improve their skills. Childhood Apraxia of Speech-a motor speech disorder, resulting in difficulty coordinating muscle movements for saying sounds, syllables, and words. Fluency- the smoothness and rate of speech. Problems can result in stuttering. Voice-Quality of the sound of voice production. Problems can happen due to overuse or harmful habits. Language 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. Augmentative and Alternative Communication The use of different tools and strategies to support someone’s ability to communicate when physical speech is difficult to understand or not present. Phonological Awareness Enrichment Purposely developing phonological awareness in the early years can support beginning reading skills. Older children can also build skills if they are struggling with decoding written language. Letter from a grateful parent: You Can Make a Difference! “It is difficult to find words to express thanking you for saving our child’s life. This is what you have done. You took our beloved child, destined for failure and heartache, and pointed him in the direction of happiness and success.” DONATE DONATE The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Pasadena, is a private, nonprofit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children. We are 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! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $365 $365 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25 Monthly DONATE NOW To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to: RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Pasadena 150 N. Madison Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101-1710 Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Pasadena” in the memo section. DOWNLOAD FORM NEWS Subscribe to our electronic mailing list Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Pasadena 150 N. Madison Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101-1710 email: info@casrf.org Phone: (626) 564-8947 © 2025 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation , a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728. 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