Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

SoCal Speech-Language Therapy provides expert speech IEP support for families across La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, and throughout California. Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to understanding your child’s speech and language needs and making sure the school plan truly reflects them. Dr. Carla Kekejian, PhD, CCC-SLP, helps parents make sense of evaluations, goals, and services so your child gets the communication support they’re entitled to.

Navigating the IEP process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding your child’s speech, language, and communication needs. At SoCal Speech-Language Therapy, Dr. Carla Kekejian partners with families to demystify the process and ensure children receive the support they need to thrive at school.

With deep expertise in both clinical and school-based settings, Dr. Kekejian provides clear guidance on interpreting assessment reports, identifying meaningful goals, and advocating for individualized services. She works closely with families and educational teams to make sure every IEP reflects the child’s strengths and addresses their communication challenges effectively.

Setting Goals & Intervention Supports

Meaningful IEP goals and individualized supports are developed to promote academic, social, communicative, and emotional success.

Eligibility & Advocacy

Guidance is offered throughout the special education eligibility process, supporting informed advocacy aligned with each child’s needs.

IEP Team Collaboration

Collaboration with school teams ensures that services are aligned, consistent, and effective across all professionals involved.

Bilingual Support

Culturally and linguistically responsive strategies support multilingual learners, with interpretation provided during assessments and IEP meetings.

Support for Neurodivergent Learners

Affirming, expert care is tailored to the strengths, needs, and communication styles of neurodivergent children.