Center Based Service Team
Speech/Language Pathologist
Jimmy Bustos, MA, CCC, SP
Jimmy is a graduate of the speech language pathology program at California State University, Fullerton. He has continuing education in augmentative communication, traumatic brain injury and dysphagia. Jimmy's clinical fellowship was completed at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center as a speech pathologist in the pediatric traumatic brain injury clinic and Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART). Jimmy has a vast background in pediatric treatment and is bilingual (English & Spanish).
Occupational Therapist
Mona Hart, OTR/L
Mona is a graduate of San Jose State University with a BS in Occupational Therapy since 1999. Mona currently facilitates the fine motor, sensory, and feeding portions of our in center global therapy program. Mona has developed an exciting family oriented approach to intervention, and includes the family in every aspect of therapy.
Physical Therapist
Melissa Cole, PT, DPT
Melissa is a graduate of Hope International University, Fullerton Ca. where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2003. Melissa continued her education at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Ca. where she completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree ,2006. Melissa currently has developed an exciting therapeutic environment within the center to meet the diverse needs of every consumer. She is involved in small group therapy, as well as individual therapy in the home, and in center. Melissa is passionate about working in the pediatric population, and has a strong background in early intervention and has worked with a variety of ages, stages, and impairments.
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Eric graduated Chapman University, Orange Ca., with a Bachelor of Music, and a Major in Music Therapy in 2003. Eric has a diverse background and is a Board Certified Music Therapist. He currently facilitates the social emotional development portion of the infant global program where his skills as a music therapist are used to encouraged and enhance consumers ability to regulate, initiate, and exhibit the desired outcome.
Early Interventionist
Ana Cuevas, B.S.
Ana is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a bachelors degree in Child Adolescent Studies. Ana also holds a Speech Language Pathology Assistant license. She has a minimum of 5 years experience in pediatrics and is bilingual (English & Spanish). She is currently involved in the Community Based Inhome Program, The Center Based Global Program, as well as the "Get Connected" parent training and education group. She has developed a dynamic cognitive training group for our center based families that offers a nurturing and supportive play-based approach to therapy. Ana is currently a Mentor with "The Higher Education Program" with the Orange County Bar Association whose goal is to inspire young Latin women to achieve and become successful in the area of education.
Early Interventionist
Claudia Magana, B.S.
Claudia is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelors Degree in Child Adolescent studies. She is bilingual and currently is involved in the Community Based In-home program, the Center Based Global Program, the Full Inclusion Preschool Program, and actively participates in the "Get Connected" parent training and education group. Claudia has developed a fun and exciting "Adaptive" training group for the families at our center. She offers a variety of challenging activities to encourage development in the Adaptive/Self-care area as well as working closely with the Occupational Therapist to offer a variety of sensory tactile experiences.