Empower your child's communication journey with personalized speech therapy consultation
As a parent or caregiver, you want the best for your child's speech and language development, and we're here to help. Our personalized speech therapy consultations and parent coaching sessions provide guidance and support to help you create an environment where your child can communicate effectively. Whether you have questions about developmental milestones, want to improve your child's skills, or need advice on activities to promote language development, we have the experience and knowledge to provide the guidance and support you need. Book a consultation today and take the first step toward supporting your child's speech and language journey.
How Can We Help?
Consultations and Parent Coaching
Speech & Language Evaluations
Speech & Language Therapy
Early Start also offers speech therapy services for adults! Reach out today to learn more!
Meet Hermela
Hermela is a highly skilled and compassionate Speech and Language Pathologist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, parent consultant, and coach based in Los Angeles. With years of experience, she specializes in evaluating and treating swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders in individuals of all ages, including those with developmental delays and disorders, stroke, Parkinson’s, and stuttering.
Hermela earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University Northridge and Fullerton, respectively. She holds an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification of clinical competence (CCC-SLP) and California state license. She has extensive experience working in a large medical center, acute and outpatient settings, rehabilitation centers, and her private practice.
In addition to her clinical work, Hermela has served as a member of a Multidisciplinary Autism Team Clinic and Craniofacial/cleft palate team clinic, coordinating services for children with various developmental delays and disorders. She is also an active member of the Ethiopian Parents of Children with Special Needs support group in Los Angeles, advocating for diverse communities.
Hermela is committed to educating and supporting families and communities through nationwide presentations about Speech Therapy and Early Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communications, and early language development. She strives to provide the best possible care to all of her clients and remains dedicated to her work as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Speech therapy consultations are available to address any concerns you may have about your child's speech and language skills. These consultations may include an informal observation of your child to determine whether additional speech-language evaluation or therapy is needed. In addition to addressing concerns, consultations are also available to review the results of previous assessments and testings
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Parent coaching involves personalized, one-on-one sessions that can be conducted in person or through video calls. The goal of these sessions is to provide evidence-based strategies that support your child's communication development. During these sessions, you will receive creative strategies and tools to enhance your child's communication skills. You will learn how to incorporate these strategies into your family's routines, making it easy to increase speech and language development during everyday activities.
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Through coaching, parents and caregivers can learn strategies to support their child's speech and language development. Learning effective strategies to support their child's communication can help parents and caregivers feel more confident in their ability to promote their child's development. Coaching provides personalized support and strategies tailored to each family's unique needs and goals. Through coaching, parents and caregivers can become more involved in their child's therapy and feel more equipped to support their child's progress.
