Kara Dodds & Associates

Kara Dodds & Associates Providing pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy for children with Autism, motor delay Please call for more information and for scheduling.

Kara Dodds & Associates: Pediatric Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Center was established in 2001 located in San Diego, California. We provide the highest level of individualized speech, language and social communication services to children in need, including diagnostic and therapy services. As comprehensive speech-language therapy center, we offer a broad spectrum of communication rela

ted services to meet the needs of children and their families in the San Diego area. Our team of highly qualified Speech-Language Pathologists design individual treatment programs and carefully evaluate these programs on an ongoing basis in order to make changes depending on the child's progress. All of the Speech-Language Pathologists at Kara Dodds & Associates are dedicated to providing research driven, up-to-date therapy services for children and adolescents who struggle with a variety of developmental and communication-related challenges. Providing solutions that allow children to reach their full potential in all areas of communication is our goal. Pediatric Speech Therapy specializing in:

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Speech and Language Delays
Apraxia
Feeding and Oral Motor deficits
Phonological and Articulation Deficits
Social / Pragmatic Language Deficits
Genetic and other Neurological Conditions
We are vendors of the San Diego Regional Center for early intervention as well as accept insurance.

Happy OT Month! πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™This April, we’re celebrating the incredible impact Occupational Therapy has on helping kids grow mor...
04/07/2026

Happy OT Month! πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™
This April, we’re celebrating the incredible impact Occupational Therapy has on helping kids grow more independent, confident, and successful in their everyday routines.
We’re so grateful for our amazing OTs at KDA who support families, build skills through fun and meaningful activities, and help children thrive!

Games, giggles, and all things baby πŸ’•πŸŽπŸ‘ΆWe loved celebrating Ms. Karina and her little bundle of joy!
04/02/2026

Games, giggles, and all things baby πŸ’•πŸŽπŸ‘Ά
We loved celebrating Ms. Karina and her little bundle of joy!

Celebrating every voice, every milestone moment, and every beautiful way of being πŸ’™Today and every day, we choose accept...
04/02/2026

Celebrating every voice, every milestone moment, and every beautiful way of being πŸ’™
Today and every day, we choose acceptance, inclusion, and love.

We’re a little late to the party but awareness is always right on time πŸ’™ (3/20/26)In honor of Plagiocephaly & Torticolli...
03/23/2026

We’re a little late to the party but awareness is always right on time πŸ’™ (3/20/26)

In honor of Plagiocephaly & Torticollis Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on the importance of early identification and intervention! These conditions are more common than you might think, and with the right support, little ones can make amazing progress.

03/18/2026

Feeling lucky and a little extra green today πŸ€βœ¨ Celebrating all the things we are lucky for at KDA this St. Patrick’s Day! πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸŒˆ

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the incredible team at KDA that makes everything we do possible! πŸ’™ Our therapists and...
03/09/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the incredible team at KDA that makes everything we do possible! πŸ’™ Our therapists and staff show up every day with patience, creativity, and so much heart to support the kids and families we serve. We’re so grateful for the dedication, compassion, and teamwork that make our clinic such a special place! πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™

Use everyday routines as practice time! Encourage your child to communicate, help with small tasks, and try new movement...
02/17/2026

Use everyday routines as practice time! Encourage your child to communicate, help with small tasks, and try new movements during play and daily activities. Consistent little moments build big skills πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™

February is full of community events around San Diego, and we love seeing our families out exploring and connecting πŸ’™ Th...
02/03/2026

February is full of community events around San Diego, and we love seeing our families out exploring and connecting πŸ’™ These family-friendly activities support moments that build social skills, confidence, and real-world learning outside the clinic!

02/03/2026
Everyday moments = powerful therapy opportunities! Build skills during everyday routines like playtime, mealtime, and ge...
01/20/2026

Everyday moments = powerful therapy opportunities! Build skills during everyday routines like playtime, mealtime, and getting ready. Small moments make a big impact πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™ Save for later!

Milestone moment!!!πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’š                                                                         Another proud graduation...
01/06/2026

Milestone moment!!!πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’š Another proud graduation moment! After so much growth and practice, Akira is officially graduating from speech therapy. Akira started ST to work on his /s/ and /z/ sounds, then more recently has been working on /r/. KDA and his family are so proud of his progress and confidence!

Milestone moment!!!πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’šCongrats to Noah on graduating from speech therapy! He initially started ST to work on his /k/ an...
12/04/2025

Milestone moment!!!πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’š

Congrats to Noah on graduating from speech therapy! He initially started ST to work on his /k/ and /g/ sounds as well as language goals. Noah has made lots of great progress working on his clear speech, most recently with his /r/ and /th/ sounds. KDA and Noah’s family are so proud of him!

Address

7525 Metropolitan Drive #308
San Diego, CA
92108

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16196920622

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