Child playing in speech therapy with Golden Oak Speech Therapy

Language, Literacy, and Communication Therapy for Children of All Ages and Abilities

Name: Golden Oak Speech Therapy
Address: Lawrence, KS, US
Telephone: 650-503-3417

Communication. Education. Recreation.

WELCOME TO

Golden Oak Speech Therapy™

We partner with parents, caregivers, and school districts to build systems that support children with complex communication needs, and developmental and acquired language, speech, and reading disorders. Every child deserves to learn, play, and communicate with the world around them!

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Specialized Evaluations, Therapy, Coaching,
& Consultation Services

Golden Oak Speech Therapy takes a personalized approach to providing evidence-based therapy. Central to everything we offer is parent, caregiver, and educator coaching, which is provided within every therapy session and also offered as its own service. Contact us to learn more about our therapeutic, coaching, educational, and consulting services.

services

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

We take a total communication approach to therapy which honors all forms of communication, such as: AAC device selections, speech, gestures, signs, and more. Our goal is to help your child say what they want to say and participate fully in life conversations and decisions. Our services include AAC assessment, support with obtaining high-tech AAC device funding, device fitting, AAC therapy, device customization, and training for parents, educators, family members, and other communication partners.

Assistive
Technology (AT)

Assistive Technology (AT) allows people to participate in activities and tasks that they may not be able to participate in otherwise. We conduct AT assessments, at home and/or at school, for children who think, learn, read, write, and communicate differently to identify the most effective tools for them to use when participating in academic, social, or recreational activities. Assistive Technologies can include support with communication (AAC), computer access technology, and technology for people with learning, physical, cognitive, and/or sensory disabilities.

Literacy

Reading and writing skills are essential for communication independence and social & academic success. We evaluate and treat literacy challenges using evidence-based practices informed by the latest research on developmental language disorders and dyslexia. Our goal is to establish and build on foundational language and reading skills while decreasing barriers to learning. We support and empower your child in gaining skills in the areas of alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness and processing, oral language, word recognition, decoding, spelling, reading fluency, and reading comprehension.

Language & Social Communication

We provide early intervention services and school-age therapy focusing on language, play, recreation, social interaction and development. Whether your child has trouble understanding what they are told, expressing themselves with words, playing with others, or making friends, we can support their growth with individualized activities to help them gain and practice new skills. Language and social communication therapy will help your child use new vocabulary words, follow directions, form complete and accurate sentences, communicate with other children and adults, and develop authentic relationships.

Parent & Caregiver Coaching

Caregivers are a child's most important teachers. We empower families to support language, communication, and social skills development at home and in the community. With the most up-to-date knowledge, tools, and strategies, you can help your child participate and succeed during their normal daily activities and routines!

AAC and Language Intensives

We offer seasonal intensive trainings to support families in becoming more comfortable with using AAC in their daily routines. We’ll spend time in your child’s natural environments, including your home, nearby park, and other community spaces. Intensives are offered in the California Bay Area or in/near Lawrence, KS, with options for 1-3 consecutive days at 2-3 hours per day.

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Parent of Preschool Aged Client

Karina is observant, flexible, enthusiastic, and makes our child feel safe. She is remarkable with children, our child likes her and does not want our sessions to end. Speech therapy is tailored to our child's unique needs through creative approaches based on strategies to foster success. She effectively incorporates songs, clapping, flavored tongue depressors, and blowing to increase airflow to achieve the desired results. She has a natural way of redirecting and regaining focus with our preschool aged child. She is an excellent communicator, consistently demonstrates her knowledge, and effectively breaks down jargon to us as she works with our child. We are familiar with technical terms like substitutions, backing, deaffrication, stopping and lateralization because of her.

Karina is punctual, reliable, hardworking and trustworthy; she is an absolute joy to work with. Our decision to work with Karina has made a tremendous difference, and we are very pleased with the progress that our child has made in the last year. We are incredibly fortunate to have Karina as a speech therapist and cannot recommend her enough.

MEET KARINA

Karina Saechao, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATACP

Clinical Director
Speech-Language Pathologist
AAC & Assistive Technology Specialist

I am a creative, forward-thinking, and playful speech therapist with a passion for serving children and their families. As a holistic master clinician, I strive to make language, literacy, and communication fun and accessible through play and recreation. I believe that every child should be able to authentically communicate and receive an equitable education. At Golden Oak Speech Therapy, I meet my families where they are - both literally and figuratively. I center the voices of parents in the therapy process by listening to their needs, goals, and dreams for their child in order to customize a therapy plan that truly changes their lives for the better. In addition to my 9+ years of clinical work, I am a Ph.D. candidate studying Child Language. When I am not working, studying, or researching, I can be found hanging out with my husband and dog, drinking something delightful, and enjoying time with my loved ones!

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Partnerships,
Interviews, &
Media

Interested in therapy? Here is our process.

Submit a request, email, or call us at 650-503-3417 where you will communicate directly with Karina. We will schedule a free, 15-minute consultation to explain our services, specify your concerns, answer questions, and discuss how we can support you.

EVALUATE

Schedule and participate in a comprehensive evaluation. We will provide a written report of our findings, review the assessment results, offer recommendations, and work with you to determine the next best step.

BEGIN THERAPY

We will work together to create individualized goals and form a treatment plan. Then, we will schedule therapy sessions at a time, frequency, and location that works best. Together, we can help reach your goals!

GETTNGSTATED

location

Two Convenient Service Locations...

CALIFORNIA

Let's Meet Online!

We provide convenient, accessible, and effective online speech therapy services to families located in California. Virtual therapy activities are evidence-based and engaging!

KANSAS

Online & In-Person Options

In-person services are available to families located within a 5-mile radius of Lawrence, Kansas. We can meet you in your home, out in the community, or online.