Speech & Language Therapy for Children in Manhattan Beach, CA
Racing to meet your child's communication needs at home, daycare, school, or out in the community!
Welcome to On Your Mark! Speech Therapy
We come to you! Our speech therapist will work with your child at home, daycare, or school— in the Manhattan Beach area and beyond.
At On Your Mark! we are passionate about helping children connect with the world around them. Through personalized and evidence-based speech therapy, we empower children to overcome speech and language challenges so that they can reach their highest potential.
By following your child’s lead, we will create meaningful learning experiences that are natural, rooted in play, and guided by their unique strengths and interests. We also believe that teaming up with parents is the key to success, so you will be involved every step of the way!
Speech Therapy for Children ~ Birth to 12 Years
Speech Therapy
Does your child have difficulty making certain speech sounds or feel frustrated when you don’t understand them? Speech therapy can help! We will use engaging cue cards, games, worksheets, toys, and play-based activities to help your child:
Accurately position their tongue, lips, and jaw to make age-appropriate speech sounds
Speak clearly so that others understand them
Communicate effectively with less frustration
Late Talkers
Let’s show your child that they have a voice! Using principles from the It Takes Two to Talk® Program, we will teach you how to boost your child’s language skills during daily routines like eating, playing, and reading. Together, we will help your child:
Say their first words and grow their vocabulary
Confidently interact with others and communicate with words more often
Experience a greater sense of independence
Social Skills
At On Your Mark!, we encourage social skills without sending the message that your child needs to change who they are. Our goal is to show them a variety of ways to navigate conversations and connect with others. Social skills therapy will help your child:
Independently interact with other children and adults
Start conversations, stay on topic, and take turns talking
Understand non-verbal communication (e.g., facial expressions, body language, tone of voice)
Language Therapy
Whether your child needs support with understanding or using language, we can pave the way for academic success. Our sessions weave structured language practice into play using toys, games, task cards, worksheets, and more! Your child will:
Listen, speak, read, and write with confidence
Build vocabulary, accurately ask and answer questions, follow directions, form complex sentences, and tell stories
Communicate with others more successfully
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Emily Farinacci, CCC-SLP ~ Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Hi, I’m Emily— a pediatric speech therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children in California. As a parent myself, I understand how challenging speech and language struggles can be, and my goal is to support your whole family by making communication easier and more enjoyable.
At On Your Mark!, I take the time to listen to your concerns, understand your child’s unique strengths, and give you strategies that fit into your daily life. I believe in teamwork, open communication, and celebrating every success— big or small! Your child’s growth is my top priority, and I will do whatever it takes to help them thrive.
Outside of work, you can usually find me and my husband at a local park chasing after our daughters (ages 4 and 2). I love spending time with family and friends, and I’m passionate about fitness and weight training. I look forward to supporting your child on their communication journey!
Advanced Trainings & Certifications
It Takes Two to Talk® - Hanen Certified
NLA Trained - Meaningful Speech
“Play is our brain's favorite way of learning.”
~ Diane Ackerman
It’s Easy to Get Started
We come to you! Our speech therapist will travel to work with your child at home, daycare, school, or in the local community. Services are available to families in Manhattan Beach, CA and surrounding areas.
On Your Mark…
Free Phone Consultation
Give us a call to share about your child’s strengths, interests, and challenges.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions, and we will walk you through our process.
Get Set…
Speech-Language Evaluation
During the evaluation, we will complete parent interviews, administer formal assessments, and observe your child in an activity.
You will receive a report with the results and our recommendations within 2 weeks.
Go!
Weekly Speech Therapy
Now comes the exciting part! We will set a weekly schedule to help your child reach their goals in speech therapy.
We will also provide you with practical strategies to support their communication until we meet again.
Insurance & Billing
On Your Mark! is a private pay speech therapy practice. If requested, we can provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact us to learn more about our service rates.
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