Kara Dodds & Associates

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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 related 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.

Summer is the perfect time to build skills through PLAY! 💙💚💙These fun OT-inspired activities help children strengthen fi...
07/14/2026

Summer is the perfect time to build skills through PLAY! 💙💚💙

These fun OT-inspired activities help children strengthen fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, body awareness, and coordination while making the most of summer.

Try a few of our favorites:
🏃 Backyard Obstacle Course
🧊 Ice Cube Painting
🫧 Bubble Breathing
🦩 Handprint Flamingos

KDA is re-launching employee of the month!! We have so many great employees and we want to ensure that they are being re...
07/02/2026

KDA is re-launching employee of the month!! We have so many great employees and we want to ensure that they are being recognized.

For this month, join us in congratulating our wonderful insurance liaison, Ana, for earning the title of employee of the month!!

Ana has gone above and beyond to ensure tasks inside, and even outside, of her role are being met. She is always offering a helping hand, and that does not go unseen!

Thank you Ana, for all you have done for KDA, and all that we know you will continue to do! 💚💙💚

As Speech-Language Pathology Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible ...
06/02/2026

As Speech-Language Pathology Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible speech therapists. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise help children build communication skills, confidence, and meaningful connections every day.

We are grateful for the impact they make in the lives of our families and for the care they bring to every session. Thank you for all that you do, your work truly makes a difference. 💙🗣️✨

SLPA

Celebrating milestones big and small—and today is a BIG one! 💙💚💙 Congrats to Joshua for graduating Speech Therapy. He ha...
06/02/2026

Celebrating milestones big and small—and today is a BIG one! 💙💚💙 Congrats to Joshua for graduating Speech Therapy. He has been working so hard on his /s/ blends and /r/ sound. Congratulations on this exciting achievement— KDA is so proud of you!

Our clinic now offers Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) in Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy to provide fam...
05/20/2026

Our clinic now offers Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) in Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy to provide families with comprehensive, individualized insights into their child’s strengths and needs!
An IEE can help guide educational planning, therapy recommendations, accommodations, and support services to ensure your child has every opportunity to succeed.
Contact us to learn more! 💚💙💚

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day to our amazing team 💙✨This May, during Better Speech & Hearing Month, we’...
05/18/2026

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day to our amazing team 💙✨

This May, during Better Speech & Hearing Month, we’re celebrating the incredible SLPs & SLPAs who help our kiddos find their voices, build confidence, and make meaningful connections every single day. Your patience, compassion, creativity, and dedication make such a lasting impact on the families we serve.

Thank you for all the big wins, little milestones, and heart behind everything you do. We appreciate you today and every day 🫶

Now hiring: Pediatric Occupational Therapist ✨Come join a team that’s passionate about helping little ones grow, learn, ...
05/11/2026

Now hiring: Pediatric Occupational Therapist ✨
Come join a team that’s passionate about helping little ones grow, learn, and shine every day 💛 From play-based therapy to celebrating every milestone, we’re looking for someone who loves making a difference in children’s lives.

📍Fun, supportive clinic environment
🧸 Pediatric-focused care

Apply today, we’d love to meet you!

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

Happy OT Month! 💙💚💙
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 💕🎁👶We loved celebrating Ms. Karina and her little bundle of joy!
04/02/2026

Games, giggles, and all things baby 💕🎁👶
We loved celebrating Ms. Karina and her little bundle of joy!

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

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

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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