Remembering Faye McClure Craddolph
We are deeply saddened to share the loss of our beloved Faye McClure Craddolph. Faye has served as Board President of The Wiley Center for Speech and Language Development since 2021 and was a member of the board since 2010. Over the years, Faye has been an enthusiastic supporter of our students and programs. She especially loved to invite friends and family to join her at the annual Drama Kings and Queens production, encouraging and cheering on the children in their artistic efforts. Faye loved all of the unique experiences provided to our students and was most recently instrumental in donating and raising funds to take 16 young adults on a 5-day all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. Her dedication, support, and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed. We will continue to carry her legacy forward.
To support a cause that was important to Faye, you can donate to The Wiley Center in honor of Faye below.
about us
L.A. Speech and Language Therapy Center, established in 1979, is a leader in providing comprehensive treatment and services to individuals with communication needs. Our center specializes in providing a range of related services to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses resulting in social cognitive deficits from early childhood through adulthood.
We affirm that our programs and specialized support can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life and independence for children and adults with special needs. Our centers embrace all cultures and believe that effective communication is a human right.
our programs
Speech & Language Therapy
Services Include
- Speech-Language Assessments
- Individual speech therapy sessions which includes parent feedback and training
- Autism classification using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and specialist observations
- PROMPT therapy by a PROMPT trained and certified SLP
- School based IEP participation
- Our services are provided in English, Spanish, Japanese, Tamil, Farsi, Malayalam, Hindi and American Sign Language.
Early Intervention 18mos-3yrs
Program Specifics
- Specific emphasis on developmental skills
- Parent training and support a component of the program
- Small staff to student ratio
- AM/PM classes
- Flexible Scheduling
Social Skills
Program Highlights
- Weekly Parent Debriefings
- AAC Social Skills Class
- Building meaningful relationships
- Emphasis on conversation skills at all levels of the program
- Emphasis on mindfulness, movement, and meditation
- Community based outings
- An appreciation for cultural differences is integral to our approach
- Evidence Based Approach
Summer programs
Program Highlights
- Pioneer in the development of a Summer camp program focused on speech and language/communication development
- All classes led by SpeechLanguage Pathologists
- Thematically based modules culminating in weekly field trips/community outings
- Intense speech and language stimulation (6hrs/day)
- Staff to child ratio 1:2 or 1:4 depending upon need
- Behavior support included
- Incorporates volunteer high school and college level students who serve as “speech buddies” to enhance the staff to student ratio
- Two 4 week sessions 6hrs/day
employment readiness
Program Highlights
- Targets the social skills needed to navigate effectively in the workplace
- Taught by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists
- 16 hours a month of instruction
- Meaningful on/off site internships (paid)
- Meaningful employment consistent with each student's unique interests and skill sets
spectrum shield police training
Program Highlights:
- Weekend training at a beautiful 5-acre ranch just north of Los Angeles
- Led by Dr. Wiley and Retired LT. Stan Campbell
- Law enforcement from various agencies assist with training
UPS Store Training Lab
Program Highlights
- Young adults must be enrolled in our Employment Readiness Workplace Social Skills Program in order to participate
- Services provided include printing, copying, packaging, laminating, and shredding.
- Services are free of charge to the public
- Student interns work for tips
Drama Kings and Queens
Program Highlights:
- Evidence Based Practices facilitating noticeable improvements in students year after year.
- Social Skills classes are weekly for 2 hours throughout the year
- Students work with world renowned vocal coaches and choreographers daily
- Weekly field trips include visits to network TV sets and theatrical experiences
Center For Enriched Education Preschool
A small private preschool for typically developing children 2- 4 years.
The Therapeutic Preschool
Wiley Academy for Specialized Learning (WASL) preschool is a therapeutic language based preschool program for children with special needs ages 3-5 years.
- New online course:
What to do when your child has nothing to do
Learn how to engage your child in Arts n’ crafts and reading with 10 weekly fun filled interactive activities and videos which promote and enhance language development in children 18 months to 5 years.
