Tichenor Clinic for Children

Tichenor Clinic for Children We maximize children's abilities by providing therapy and parent support services to those with limited access. Emory Chang, M.D. Charles Durnin, M.D.

Tichenor Clinic serves children & families who do not have access to therapy services and programs. The Clinic has been operating for almost 100 years —the dream of Adelaide Tichenor who, along with many of her friends, provided an endowment to fund the original orthopedic clinic and school. Strong leadership has ensured the current needs of young children are met. Our current Executive Director K

athryn Miles was preceded by Lori DeLaney, who served for 27 years, Nancy Mahan Hegelheimer served for 25 years and Gladdes Neff served for 30 years. is our current Medical Director, overseeing care for children with developmental delays, congenital conditions, injuries, and muscle weakness. served as Medical Director for 25 years and has volunteered for over 48 years. Therapists build a team around the child giving parents information, therapy and tools so they can help their child reach their full potential. The staff uses evidence-based clinical practice to conquer challenges in new ways! Physical therapists help children move and explore their environment. Speech therapists give children the tools to communicate effectively. Occupational therapists develop sensory, motor, behavioral, and thinking skills that are needed for daily activities like dressing, feeding, writing, play and social participation. Tichenor partners with parents every step of the way to help their children thrive.

✨Happy Therapist Thursday!✨This week, we’re highlighting Development Program Aide, Yvette! 🎉 She supports Occupational T...
04/17/2026

✨Happy Therapist Thursday!✨

This week, we’re highlighting Development Program Aide, Yvette! 🎉 She supports Occupational Therapy sessions in our Development Program by helping clients along every step of their journey; celebrating progress, lending a helping hand, and making sure each session builds skills, confidence, and independence.

Our OT wish list helps ensure our therapists have access to the materials that make each session purposeful and engaging. If you’d like to support our occupational therapists and the work they do every day, you can view and contribute to their wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JS6Q81EELHNG?ref_=wl_share

We’re in Week 4 of our 100th Year Spring Appeal, but we still have ground to cover. Children and families are counting o...
04/14/2026

We’re in Week 4 of our 100th Year Spring Appeal, but we still have ground to cover. Children and families are counting on the essential services this campaign makes possible, and your support today helps ensure every child who comes to Tichenor Clinic has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. This is your moment to make an immediate impact. Give now and help a child thrive.❤️💙
🔗https://tichenorclinic.org/Donate/

Welcome to Therapist Thursdays! Today we are highlighting Occupational Therapist Vanessa✨ We’re grateful for the creativ...
04/10/2026

Welcome to Therapist Thursdays! Today we are highlighting Occupational Therapist Vanessa✨ We’re grateful for the creativity, patience, and heart our OTs bring to their work every single day.

Our OT wish list helps ensure our therapists have access to the materials that make each session purposeful and engaging. If you’d like to support our occupational therapists and the work they do every day, you can view and contribute to their wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JS6Q81EELHNG?ref_=wl_share

Connection matters 💛Our Social Days are all about community, conversation, and shared moments. Come be part of it! RSVP ...
04/08/2026

Connection matters 💛
Our Social Days are all about community, conversation, and shared moments. Come be part of it! RSVP by calling 562-597-3696.

La conexión importa 💛
Nuestros Días Sociales giran en torno a la comunidad, la conversación y los momentos compartidos. ¡Ven a formar parte de ello! Confirma tu asistencia llamando al 562-597-3696.

Today we honor Autism Awareness Day and the individuals and families we serve.💙🧩 These stickers are available at Ticheno...
04/02/2026

Today we honor Autism Awareness Day and the individuals and families we serve.💙🧩 These stickers are available at Tichenor Clinic as a small way to promote understanding, safety, and community support.

Hoy honramos el Día de la Concienciación sobre el Autismo, así como a las personas y familias a las que servimos. 💙🧩 Estas pegatinas están disponibles en la Clínica Tichenor como una pequeña forma de promover la comprensión, la seguridad y el apoyo comunitario.

This summit on April 24th, 2026 is an insightful resource for identifying supports and opportunities as your child trans...
04/02/2026

This summit on April 24th, 2026 is an insightful resource for identifying supports and opportunities as your child transitions into adulthood. Learn more about the event through Autism Society of Los Angeles!

Esta cumbre, que tendrá lugar el 24 de abril de 2026, constituye un recurso valioso para identificar apoyos y oportunidades a medida que su hijo realiza la transición hacia la edad adulta. ¡Obtenga más información sobre el evento a través de la Autism Society of Los Angeles!

Thank you to the Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our 100th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony last Thursday! We’re h...
04/02/2026

Thank you to the Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our 100th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony last Thursday! We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with such an incredible community partner. 🎉✂️

¡Gracias al Port of Long Beach por patrocinar nuestra ceremonia de corte de cinta del 100.º aniversario el pasado jueves! Nos sentimos honrados de celebrar este hito junto a un socio comunitario tan increíble. 🎉✂️

04/02/2026

April is Occupational Therapist Appreciation Month here at Tichenor Clinic for Children!

Our OTs support children through play-based activities that build fine motor, visual‑motor, self‑care, feeding, and sensory processing skills. The tools you see in this video, swings, sensory materials, adaptive plates, specialty cups, are the essentials that make that growth possible.

If you’d like to support our OTs and the kids they serve, check out their Wishlist here ✨ - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JS6Q81EELHNG?ref_=wl_share

Another Monthly Social Day in the books! 🌿💛 We painted pots, shared laughs, relaxed, and built new connections in a safe...
03/25/2026

Another Monthly Social Day in the books! 🌿💛 We painted pots, shared laughs, relaxed, and built new connections in a safe and supportive space. Moments like these remind us how healing it can be to be in community with others.

Special thank you to for providing the art kits!

¡Otro día social mensual para el recuerdo! 🌿💛 Pintamos macetas, compartimos risas, nos relajamos y creamos nuevas conexiones en un espacio seguro y de apoyo. Momentos como estos nos recuerdan lo sanador que puede ser estar en comunidad con los demás.

¡Un agradecimiento especial a The Home Depot por proporcionar los kits de arte!

Our team is proud to wear our WAWOS Cerebral Palsy Awareness shirts in support of kids and teens with cerebral palsy and...
03/24/2026

Our team is proud to wear our WAWOS Cerebral Palsy Awareness shirts in support of kids and teens with cerebral palsy and other physical differences. 💚

WAWOS is on a mission to celebrate every child, challenge stereotypes, and champion inclusion for all, a mission we’re honored to stand behind.

March 25 is CP Awareness Day! Join us and show your support by wearing green. ✨

Nuestro equipo se enorgullece de lucir nuestras camisetas de concienciación sobre la parálisis cerebral de WAWOS, en apoyo a los niños y adolescentes con parálisis cerebral y otras diferencias físicas. 💚

WAWOS tiene la misión de celebrar a cada niño, desafiar los estereotipos y promover la inclusión para todos; una misión que nos honra respaldar.

¡El 25 de marzo es el Día de Concienciación sobre la Parálisis Cerebral! Únete a nosotros y muestra tu apoyo vistiendo de verde. ✨

Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to recently at Tichenor! Kindergarten milestones, playful learning, and so many swee...
03/19/2026

Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to recently at Tichenor! Kindergarten milestones, playful learning, and so many sweet moments happening around the clinic. 💗🌟

¡Aquí hay un vistazo a lo que hemos estado haciendo recientemente en Tichenor! Hitos del jardín de infantes, aprendizaje lúdico y tantos momentos dulces que suceden en la clínica. 💗🌟

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1660 Termino Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90804

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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