Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy — Orange County
Little Scholars Cares.
About reaching milestones — through ABA, Speech, Occupational, Educational Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluations, and IEP/504 Consultations. All services coordinated across one interdisciplinary team.
Free consultation
A response within one business day.Specialized therapy disciplines
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Team
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WHAT WE OFFER
Six ways we support your child
All services coordinated across one interdisciplinary team — no siloed providers.
ABA Therapy
Individualized behavior analysis targeting communication, learning, and daily living through naturalistic, play-based intervention.
Speech-Language Therapy
Communication and language development, social pragmatics, and articulation with licensed speech-language pathologists.
Occupational Therapy
Fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and school-readiness skills to help children participate fully in daily routines.
Educational Therapy
Targeted academic support addressing learning differences, executive function, and academic skills to help children access the curriculum.
Diagnostic Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological and behavioral assessments to clarify diagnosis and guide an effective, individualized treatment plan.
IEP / 504 Consultations
Expert guidance navigating school plans from eligibility and initial IEP development to annual reviews and school-based advocacy.
HOW WE WORK
Clinician-led, evidence-based, and built around your child's whole picture. We believe no single discipline tells the full story.
Our approach
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Whole-child understanding
We evaluate communication, learning, behavior, and daily functioning together — never in isolation.02
One coordinated team
Your child's BCBA, SLP, OT, and Educational Therapist communicate directly with each other so care never falls through the cracks.03
Evidence-based practice
Every intervention is grounded in peer-reviewed research and continuously monitored using measurable data and clinical outcomes.04
School & IEP partnership
We collaborate with educators and school teams to ensure consistency between clinic goals and the classroom environment.05
Family as partners
Parents receive direct training and support so they feel confident and empowered to reinforce progress at home every day.ABOUT LITLE SCHOLAR
Built by practitioners, for families.
Little Scholars Services was founded with one clear belief: every child deserves access to high-quality, coordinated behavioral health care — and every family deserves a team that truly understands what they are going through.
Licensed & Credentialed
Insurance Accepted
Se habla Español
Serving Orange & LA County
INSURANCE & AUTHORIZATION
We handle the paperwork so you can focus on your child.
Our team manages authorizations, billing, and coordination directly with your insurance provider from start to finish.
HealthNet
Molina Healthcare
CHOC Health Alliance
More Medi-Cal & Commercial
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima Medi-Cal
Kaiser Permanente
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The people behind the care
Direct clinical experience meets operational excellence.
Richard Bernal, M.A.
Founder & CEO
Edson Cano, MSW
Co-Founder & COO
Dr. Brandon Morrison, PsyD
Psychologist
Diana Diaz, M.S. BCBA
Lead BCBA
Start the conversation today.
Fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out within one business day to schedule your free consultation.