Inclusive preschool
Integrated therapy
Tri-Valley · Dublin, CA
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Integrated early childhood care · Since 2001
No single discipline solves
developmental challenges alone.
School of Imagination and Happy Talkers have built something rare: a true integrated early childhood development system where speech, behavior, motor, and developmental care are coordinated under one roof — so children and families don't have to piece together care across providers who never talk to each other.
Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Behavioral therapy (ABA)
Infant development
Social skills
Diagnostics (ADOS)
Inclusive preschool
"Children benefit most when clinicians collaborate across specialties to provide coordinated support that addresses communication, behavior, regulation, and developmental growth — together."
— Our guiding principle · School of Imagination & Happy Talkers
The integrated system
How the system is built.
Happy Talkers is the clinical hub at the center — six coordinated disciplines receiving referrals from pediatricians, school psychologists, RCEB, and families. The SOI preschool is part of the same ecosystem, creating a direct pathway from classroom to clinic and back.
Clinical hub
Happy Talkers
Tri-Valley · Dublin, CA
Speech therapy
18 mo – 10 yrs
Occupational therapy
18 mo – 10 yrs
Behavioral therapy
2 – 5 yrs
Infant development
18 mo – 3 yrs
Social skills
4 – 6 yrs
Diagnostics (ADOS)
Launching 2026
Referral ecosystem
Pediatricians
John Muir · and others
School psychologists
IEP teams · districts
RCEB / DDS
Vendorized partner
Families
Self-referral welcome
SOI Preschool is part of the same ecosystem. Children enrolled in the inclusive classroom have on-site access to clinical services — teachers and therapists coordinate directly so the whole child is supported, not just the child in therapy.
How it actually works
What "coordinated care" means in practice.
It's not a tagline. It's a set of clinical structures, some long-established and some we're actively strengthening, that bring our disciplines together around each child.
1
Coordinated clinical leadership
Our speech, OT, ABA, and infant development leaders meet on a regular cadence to align care across disciplines, work through complex clinical situations, and keep our programs functioning as one coordinated system rather than separate service lines.
2
Interdisciplinary case coordination
For children receiving multiple services, clinicians coordinate to align goals and keep the treatment plan coherent across disciplines. The aim is one child, one plan — not separate plans that happen to share a patient.
3
Whole-picture intake
At intake, we look at the full picture — not just the presenting concern. If a child comes in for speech and we identify sensory or behavioral needs, the right disciplines are brought in early, so families don't have to discover and navigate each piece separately.
4
Coordination with your outside team
With family consent, we communicate directly with pediatricians, school psychologists, and RCEB case managers. Evaluation summaries and care plans can be shared to support IEPs, medical records, and Regional Center service plans.
"When a child is struggling, families shouldn't have to coordinate four separate providers on their own. Pulling that coordination inside one team is the problem this model is built to solve."
Clinical services
Six disciplines. One coordinated team.
All clinical services are provided through Happy Talkers and coordinated across disciplines. Insurance accepted and RCEB vendorized — our plan list is growing, so call us for the latest.
Speech-language therapy
18 months – 10 years
Language delays, articulation, AAC, feeding and oral motor, social communication, and fluency. Early intervention and school-age support.
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Occupational therapy
18 months – 10 years
Sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, handwriting, attention, and regulation. Play-based and family-informed.
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Behavioral therapy (ABA)
2 – 5 years
Applied behavior analysis for children showing behavioral challenges, regulation difficulties, or autism-related needs. Coordinated with speech and OT when indicated.
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Infant development program
18 months – 3 years
Whole-child developmental support for toddlers and their families. RCEB Early Start coordination, parent coaching, and transition planning built in.
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Social skills programs
4 – 6 years
Peer interaction, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and social communication in structured small-group settings. RCEB vendorized.
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Diagnostic evaluation (ADOS)
Launching 2026 · 18 months – 8 years
ADOS-2 autism diagnostic evaluations launching in 2026. Children evaluated here have a direct pathway to Happy Talkers clinical services — no starting over.
Join the waitlist at happytalkers.org →
Insurance accepted · RCEB vendorized · Scholarship support available · Insurance & access details →
The difference
The problem integrated care solves.
Families navigating developmental concerns often face a fragmented system, where each piece of care lives with a different provider and no one connects them. Here's the challenge families describe, and how our model is built to meet it.
The challenge families face
A speech referral leads to a separate search for an OT, then a separate search for behavioral support. Three intakes, three sets of goals, and the family left to connect them.
At Happy Talkers
One intake. Clinicians across disciplines are informed early. One coordinated plan, with regular interdisciplinary communication.
The challenge families face
A diagnosis can take many months on a waitlist — and then the family starts over finding therapy providers, losing time between diagnosis and services.
At Happy Talkers
ADOS evaluation on-site (launching 2026). A direct pathway from evaluation to services — the evaluating clinician is in the same building as the therapy team.
The challenge families face
After a referral, the referring physician often loses visibility — relying on the family to report back if services were ever found.
At Happy Talkers
Referring providers can receive summaries and care plans with family consent. We welcome ongoing coordination for complex cases.
The challenge families face
A child's classroom and therapy team rarely connect, so goals at school and goals in therapy can drift apart — with the family as the only link.
At SOI + Happy Talkers
Teachers and therapists are in the same building. Direct coordination helps align goals across classroom and clinical settings.
What progress looks like here
We celebrate every step forward.
Every child's journey is unique. Progress can be as big as a new word or as small as a brave step onto the playground. Here are the moments we celebrate every day.
First words & new ways to communicate
Saying "mama," "go," or "more" for the first time — or using a new communication system to share what they're thinking and feeling.
First friends & shared play
Joining a game, taking turns, or sitting with a friend at circle time. These moments of connection are victories we love to celebrate.
Brave steps & new adventures
Climbing the slide, trying a new activity, or walking into the classroom with a smile — even when it felt hard the week before.
Growing independence
Following a routine, using visual supports, asking for help, and building the skills that lead to preschool, kindergarten, and beyond.
Access & support
No family should feel alone on this journey.
We are committed to making integrated care accessible — financially and in navigating the system. Here's how.
Insurance accepted — and growing
We've contracted with major insurers to reduce out-of-pocket costs, and our plan list keeps growing. Call us and we'll verify your coverage before your first appointment.
RCEB vendorized — three service areas
Speech & OT (PB1225), infant development (HB0732), and social skills (PB4768). Regional Center authorization is all we need to begin.
Scholarship support available
Each year we provide scholarships and donated care to families who need additional financial support. Ask our intake team about availability.
For families
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your child and we'll help identify the right services, verify your insurance, and connect with our intake team — before your first appointment. No diagnosis needed.
Get started at happytalkers.org →
For providers
Referring a patient?
Submit a referral online, fax to (925) 236-9712, or call (925) 829-9555. We handle insurance verification and contact the family within 1 business day.
Go to referral hub →