Business Details
22 Years
experience
Pediatric Therapy Services in Huntington Beach, CA
Cornerstone Therapies is a pediatric therapy practice dedicated to helping children build a strong foundation for success through individualized, evidence-based interventions. Founded by experienced clinicians with decades of expertise in speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapies, we specialize in addressing developmental delays, autism, and cognitive deficits. Our collaborative team prioritizes family-focused care, integrating parents into every stage of the therapeutic process to ensure meaningful, lasting outcomes. With advanced training in specialized techniques like P.R.O.M.P.T., PECS, and SCERTS, we deliver compassionate, innovative solutions tailored to each child's unique needs.Our programs emphasize sensory integration, motor development, communication skills, and social-emotional growth, supported by comprehensive assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Operating in Huntington Beach since 2004, we maintain partnerships with Regional Center of Orange County and Harbor Regional Center while offering school consultations and community outreach. Through a commitment to continuous education and ethical practice, we transform parental concerns into hope by empowering children to reach their fullest potential in a nurturing, supportive environment.
Services
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Early Intervention
ABA Programs
Developmental Assessments
Social Skills Groups
Feeding Therapy
Sensory Integration
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined clinical expertise in pediatric therapy
- Our programs integrate evidence-based practices like PECS and SCERTS
- We provide family-centered care with parent training components
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in specialized techniques
- We maintain partnerships with Regional Center of Orange County
Services
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapists address articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language, and pragmatic skills through play-based and structured interventions. We specialize in augmentative communication, oral motor therapy, and social cognition training for children with autism and developmental delays. Parent education components ensure carryover into daily routines.
Behavior Therapy
Board Certified Behavior Analysts design individualized ABA programs using discrete trial training, pivotal response therapy, and natural environment teaching. We conduct functional behavior assessments and develop intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors while teaching functional communication and social skills in clinical and home settings.
Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapists improve gross motor skills, balance, and coordination through play-based activities. Specialized treatments include torticollis management, sensory integration, and therapeutic exercise programs for children with developmental delays, hypotonia, and orthopedic conditions.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists address fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care skills, and handwriting difficulties. Specialized programs include sensory integration therapy, feeding therapy, and visual-motor training using evidence-based approaches like the Alert Program and SOS feeding method.
Early Intervention
Comprehensive early intervention services for children under three include multidisciplinary evaluations and individualized treatment plans. Our CAP and CIP programs combine speech, occupational, and physical therapy with parent training to address global developmental delays using the Early Start Denver Model framework.
People
Nina Welch
Co-Founder
M.A. in Speech Pathology and Education, CCC-SLP, BCBA with 30+ years experience in autism, apraxia, and augmentative communication. Developed assistive technology grants and taught graduate courses at CSULB while maintaining clinical practice in private and public school settings.
Charlotte Feichtmann
Co-Founder
Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) physical therapist with NDT certification and BCaBA credentials. 40+ years experience in pediatric care including NICU, developmental clinics, and autism interventions. Developed specialized programs in sensory integration, torticollis treatment, and feeding therapy.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We provide services for children from infancy through 12 years old, with specialized programs for early intervention (birth-3 years) and school-age children.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a Regional Center vendor and accept private pay. We can provide documentation for potential reimbursement through private insurance plans.
What diagnoses do you work with?
Our team specializes in autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, apraxia, sensory processing disorders, feeding difficulties, and motor coordination challenges.
Are parent training sessions available?
Yes, parent education is integrated into all our programs, including weekly consultations and home program development to support skill generalization.
What assessment process do you use?
We conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized tools across all domains, including speech/language, motor skills, sensory processing, and behavioral assessments.
Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide social skills groups, feeding groups, and motor development groups with peer interaction opportunities for children aged 2-12 years.
