Latest News
Welcome to our Latest News section, where you can find the latest updates on our services, events, and achievements. Oceanview aims to be a team of qualified and experienced therapists who are passionate about helping children with various communication needs. We offer individualized and evidence-based assessment and treatment recommendations for children 21 and under.
We are excited to share these updates with you and look forward to being a resource for your family.
Oceanview Therapy is excited to share that Alicia J. Earl, MEd, MS, CCC-SLP has joined the practice as Co-Owner and Co-Director, bringing over a decade of experience in pediatric speech-language pathology. Alicia has a strong background in speech and language evaluations, early intervention, and literacy development, and holds multiple degrees and licenses across Georgia, California, Maryland, and Texas. She is known for her compassionate approach, clear communication style, and family-friendly reports that help support timely and appropriate services for children.
As part of Oceanview’s continued growth, Alicia also brings TalkYoga™ to the practice, adding a whole-child, movement-based approach to communication and regulation. She is currently pursuing her ADHD Specialist certification through PESI, Inc., further expanding Oceanview’s ability to support children with attention, executive functioning, and learning needs. Her addition marks an exciting step forward as Oceanview continues to grow its reach and provide high-quality, collaborative, and specialized services to families across states.
We’re excited to share that Oceanview has expanded its team to continue providing high-quality services on the West Coast! Please join us in welcoming Arlene Valentine, a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) and current graduate student at Emerson College, where she is earning her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Arlene is based in Palmdale, California, where she provides in-home speech services to children throughout the greater Antelope Valley area. She brings warmth, professionalism, and a deep commitment to client care. Arlene implements evidence-based treatment plans with compassion and clarity.
We’re proud of Arlene’s continued growth and thrilled to have her on the team during this exciting chapter of her academic and professional journey. If you’re interested in private, in-home speech services near Palmdale, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Carmen was honored with the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2025, recognizing her commitment to advanced training and ongoing professional development. She was also awarded the ACE in 2023, reflecting a continued dedication to staying current with best practices in the field.
Carmen is actively working toward becoming an Autism Clinical Specialist through PESI, Inc. and has applied to the University of Florida’s graduate certificate program in Autism Spectrum Disorders. These continued efforts reflect Oceanview Therapy’s commitment to providing evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and highly specialized services for the families and communities we serve.
We are excited to announce that Oceanview Therapy, LLC has obtained new and updated speech-language assessments to thoroughly evaluate clients and determine the presence of a communication disorder. Formal assessment is a process of evaluating a client’s communication skills using standardized tests and measures. It is an important tool to help identify the nature and severity of a communication disorder, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of a client’s communication abilities. These tests can help determine appropriate goals for treatment plans and help guide the outcomes of a therapy program. Some of the formal assessments that we provide to our clients include:
– The Test of Language Development – Primary: Fifth Edition (TOLD-P:5): is a standardized assessment measuring spoken language in children aged 4-8. It evaluates semantics, syntax, phonology, and morphology skills.
– The Test of Language Development – Intermediate: Fifth Edition (TOLD-I:5): is a standardized assessment measuring spoken language in children aged 8-17. It evaluates semantics, syntax, phonology, and morphology skills.
– The Expressive Language Test – Second Edition: Normative Update (ELT-2 NU): is a norm-referenced test that evaluates expressive language skills in children aged 5-12 years. It covers vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and verbal reasoning skills.
– Test of Written Language – Fourth Edition (TOWL-4): is a norm-referenced, comprehensive diagnostic test of written expression. This evaluation offers seven subtests that assess conventional, linguistic, and conceptual aspects of students’ writing.
– The Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale (RITLS): is a criterion-referenced tool that assesses infants and toddlers’ preverbal and verbal communication skills from birth to 36 months. It covers interaction-attachment, gestures, play, language comprehension, and language expression domains.
We also use informal assessments, such as observation, language sample analysis, caregiver and teacher interviews, and rating scales, to complement the formal assessments and obtain a comprehensive picture of a client’s communication skills. If you are interested in receiving a formal assessment from Oceanview, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Oceanview now exclusively provides diagnostic evaluations and eligibility determinations. While we deeply value ongoing therapy, treatment services are considered on a case-by-case basis and are most often referred out to trusted clinic partners and external therapy providers. Our goal is to ensure each client receives the most appropriate support, whether through our assessments or with one of our vetted collaborators.
