Valued Voices

Valued Voices https://valuedvoices.mykajabi.com/handbooks

https://valuedvoices.com Valued Voices is committed to hearing everyone's voice.

We are based in the southern California area, and provide in-home, as well as clinic-based services to clients and their families.

03/06/2026

Looking for a screen-free AAC option? We’ve been loving the Joyreal device for early learners. It provides a wonderful, tactile way for children to explore communication and find their voice. A huge plus? It comes with pre-programmed phrases, making it an incredible starting point for Gestalt Language Processors. It gives them functional, ready-to-use scripts for daily needs!

We love that it helps build intentional communication through hands-on play. Have you explored screen-free AAC tools with your child? Share your experience below!

03/02/2026

Not to brag, but we have the BEST jobs in the world! ❤️😊

Hi! Pediatric SLP & OT, and proud parent coaches here! We help kids find their voice, connect with others, and build meaningful relationships through communication, regulation and PLAY!

As SLPs and OTs, we wear many hats: we teach kids to express their needs, understand others, use AAC, build social skills, build independence, engage with sensory input and so much more! No matter the goals, we ALWAYS focus on helping them feel safe, confident, and connected.

✨Connection is at the heart of communication and function, it’s how we share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas with the world.✨

How can we support kids in building connection and communication?

✨ Honor all forms of communication.
✨ Validate their feelings when they’re expressing themselves.
✨ Use calming, regulating activities to help them feel ready to engage.
✨ Teach them to notice how their body feels when they’re calm or overwhelmed.
✨ Model communication and connection strategies in real time.

When kids feel safe and connected, their communication and functional skills can truly shine, and that’s the magic of what we do! 💬💖

Building skills through play, everyday! Love, your VV team

02/25/2026

Hot Take: Your child’s OT session should look like fun.

Children learn best through play, and we all learn best when we aren’t stressed. Following adult instructions is important, but OT is all about the just-right challenge and meeting the child where they are at. If I plan an AMAZING activity, but a child comes in and isn’t interested, then we won’t be doing that. Forcing will just result in frustration for the child, a non-productive session, and broken rapport. If your child’s OT session looks like fun and games, then your therapist is doing their job.

Building skills through play, everyday! Love your VV OT, Kaelyn

🔥 Hot Take: Forcing eye contact isn’t connection, it’s compliance, and it’s time to rethink the way we teach communicati...
01/28/2026

🔥 Hot Take: Forcing eye contact isn’t connection, it’s compliance, and it’s time to rethink the way we teach communication.

True connection comes from understanding, not control. Every child has their own way of expressing themselves, and it’s our job to meet them where they are.

Let’s focus on building trust, not just checking boxes. 💬✨

Let’s keep the conversation going! With love, you VV SLP, Sholeh

01/26/2026

Just sitting here… meanwhile, they’re solving world problems ✨

With love, your VV SLP, Sholeh

“We’ve been with Valued Voices for almost a year and I can’t say enough wonderful things about their speech therapy team...
01/23/2026

“We’ve been with Valued Voices for almost a year and I can’t say enough wonderful things about their speech therapy team! My son is a Gestalt Language Processor and they’ve made incredible progress with his speech and confidence. They truly understand him and he loves going each week. I’ve already referred several families because I’m such a big fan of their thoughtful and personalized approach.”

01/21/2026

When you pick up an initial call and ask “What can I help you with?” and get a wonderful, detailed story about the family’s weekend, their dog, and what they had for breakfast. We love getting to know you, but we also want to hear about your kid! 😂

It’s all part of building that connection! We’re here for all the stories... and to help your child thrive.

With love, your VV team

01/19/2026

As a pediatric SLP and founder of Valued Voices, I’ve learned that growing a business is a lot like being on the floor with a child, it’s all about connection, patience, and celebrating the small wins. ✨

My happy place is right there on the floor, joining kids in their world of play, cheering on my incredible team, and building a business that empowers little voices and their families. There’s a special kind of magic in those moments when a child feels truly seen and understood, it’s what fuels my passion every single day. 🥰

To my fellow SLPs in all settings: I’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re in schools, clinics, hospitals, or private practice, let’s connect and share our experiences. Together, we can keep growing, learning, and making a difference! 💛

With love, your VV SLP, Sholeh

01/16/2026

Let’s flip the script on therapy goals. So often, we focus on ticking off skills or mastering checklists, but the real progress starts with trust! For both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, therapy isn’t about compliance or hitting targets; it’s about feeling safe, respected, and truly understood. 

When a child trusts their SLP or OT, the possibilities for growth, creativity, and connection blossom. Trust isn’t a box to check, it’s the foundation for everything else. 

If we shift our focus to relationships first, we unlock the greatest breakthroughs, because meaningful progress is built on a connection, not a worksheet. Comment TRUST to get our latest blog sent directly to your inbox!

Let’s keep the conversation going! With love your VV SLP, Sholeh

01/14/2026

New Year ✨ New Goals ✨ New Connections 💛 Here’s to growth, meaningful relationships, and making 2026 our best year yet!

Drop a 🪩 if you & your child have some new goals this year! Let’s keep the conversation going! With love, your VV SLP, Sholeh

01/12/2026

🎉 What I love using to make articulation practice fun and effective! 💬 Pro tip: Turn articulation drills into a game—kids stay engaged longer, and progress feels like play! 🕹️✨

Let’s keep the conversation going! With love, your VV SLP, Sholeh

Address

19782 MacArthur Boulevard , Suite 310
Irvine, CA
92612

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Website

https://valuedvoices.mykajabi.com/handbooks

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