SouthBay Speech Therapy
Erika Wurz LLC

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Communication. Connection. Identity. Growth.

Autism spectrum disorder can manifest in many different ways, and not all autistic people will require speech therapy.

But sometimes they do.

At SouthBay Speech Therapy and The Social Hub, autism support is not simply one of our services; it is the foundation our practice was built upon.

We specialize in supporting bright, complex, and deeply individual autistic learners across developmental stages, from early intervention through adolescence and young adulthood.

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  • We provide highly individualized, relationship-centered support designed around the needs of the child and family, not a one-size-fits-all therapy model.

    Depending on the needs of the student, services may take place:

    • in-home

    • in-office

    • in-school

    • within community environments

    • through collaborative social groups

    • during real-world outings and experiences

  • Many of the families we support remain with our practice for years as developmental and social demands evolve.

    Support often shifts over time from:

    • early communication

    • play skills

    • emotional regulation

    • foundational interaction

    to:

    • friendship development

    • conversational reciprocity

    • executive functioning

    • flexible thinking

    • social anxiety support

    • self-advocacy

    • identity development

    • young adult communication and independence

  • We believe communication begins with connection.

    Our approach prioritizes:

    • emotional safety

    • authentic communication

    • relationship-building

    • confidence

    • autonomy

    • meaningful peer connection

    We do not believe in forcing scripted interactions or teaching children to hide who they are.

    Instead, we help individuals better understand social systems while building communication skills that feel authentic, empowering, and sustainable.

  • We are proud to collaborate closely with families, schools, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area.

    Our practice has experience supporting students within local districts including:

    • Manhattan Beach Unified School District

    • Hermosa Beach City School District

    • Redondo Beach Unified School District

    • Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

    We also maintain strong collaborative relationships with many independent and specialized schools, including:

    • Park Century School

    • Westside Neighborhood School

    • Chadwick School

    • American Martyrs School

    • Rolling Hills Country Day School

    • Peninsula Heritage School

    • Westmark School

    • Da Vinci Connect

    • and many more throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles communities.

    We deeply value collaborative care and often work alongside:

    • psychologists

    • psychiatrists

    • occupational therapists

    • educational therapists

    • school teams

    • ABA providers

    • medical professionals

    • and parent support systems

    to ensure support feels cohesive across environments.