• Mental Health Therapy

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Social Skills Groups

• Relationship-Based Behavioral Therapy (RBBT)

• Parent-Child interaction Therapy

• Early Learners

• Teacher Support Services

• Parent Support Services

Mental Health Therapy
Early, nurturing relationships are one of the most important factors in a child’s development of a sense of self and of others. Healthy social-emotional development shapes a child’s ability to cope with stress and manage feelings. CDI’s mental health department guides and supports families as they build relationships with their children.
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Speech and Language Therapy
Speech, language and communication skills develop from birth, following developmental milestones in infancy and childhood. When these skills do not develop within the timeframe or manner expected, this could suggest the presence of a language delay or disorder. CDI’s speech and language pathologists are equipped to identify these problems and create individualized treatment plans for families.
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Occupational Therapy
It is vital to equip children with the skills that they need to successfully perform daily life activities. CDI’s therapists approach difficulties related to feeding, play and socialization by enhancing fine and gross motor skills. Occupational therapy addresses underlying behavioral problems and developmental delays by making adjustments in the physical environment and by introducing sensory integration.
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Social Skills Groups
Building children’s social skills increases their ability to share space with their peers and prepares them for school. These groups create the opportunity for and the modeling of appropriate social interactions and engagement. Sessions also include sensory exploration, movement activities, music and art.
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Relationship-Based Behavioral Therapy (RBBT)
By combining various relationship-based techniques, CDI meets the needs of the individual child and supports social and emotional development. RBBT also provides children with the skills to establish and maintain relationships. Some of the techniques used include Intensive Behavioral Intervention, problem behavior management, social skills facilitation, Floortime™ and other play-based and learning activities.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
It is important for children to develop the capacity to express their feelings, emotions and ideas creatively and logically utilizing gestures, words and play. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, including Floortime™, Interactive Guidance and other interventions focus on promoting healthy social-emotional growth and development. These activities encourage children to improve their attention skills, form relationships and engage in purposeful interactions.
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Early Learners
CDI collaborates with school districts to provide behavioral support in the classroom. Therapists are trained to assist children with building and developing appropriate behaviors and interactions and helping them connect with their teachers, curriculum and peers.
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Teacher Support Services
This program enables preschool teachers to identify and understand developmental progression, including individual sensory, temperament and learning differences. It provides essential instruction in classroom collaboration and relationship development. Teachers learn to develop inclusion strategies for children with special needs.
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Parent Support Services
Therapeutic support groups enable parents to share their questions, concerns and successes with others in similar situations. This program also includes parent education seminars that address challenges like strengthening early communication, dealing with difficult behavior and setting boundaries.
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CDI is a service provider for Los Angeles County Regional Centers. CDI also provides contracted NPA services throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District and other school districts as well.
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