For Families

Thank you for your interest in Tichenor Clinic for Children! An overview of our intake process is below.

Call us to make an appointment! We are also happy to answer any questions. You may also email us at office@tichenorclinic.org.
Fill out an Intake Form here [Need to insert link to electronic intake form] or email us to receive it electronically.
If you are unable to complete forms prior to your appointment, please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete forms.
Meet with your therapist to complete an evaluation. We will take your child/ren’s medical history, answer questions, and address any concerns you may have.
Your therapists will give recommendations and schedule your visits or make referrals as appropriate

Leandro’s Story: “He wasn’t saying anything…now he’s talking, asking question, telling stories.”

Leandro with Development Program Aide Noemi When Susan looks back at videos from just a year ago, she can hardly believe the transformation. When their family first came to Tichenor Clinic, Leandro was 22 months old and completely non‑verbal, “he would just make sounds.” Those first days in the Development Program were overwhelming. Susan remembers,…

Loyda’s Story: “In a place filled with hope and healing, she accomplished what doctors once believed was impossible.”

On September 4th, Tichenor Clinic held its 100th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration. During that very special evening, we had the opportunity to hear from Angel Figueroa, who shared his family’s experience with Tichenor Clinic. We are excited to present Loyda’s story told by her brother.* *Adapted by permission 2025 Good evening, Tichenor family. I want…

July is Disability Pride Month – by Kim Vuong

This month is Disability Pride Month, coinciding with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This landmark law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2023, the city of Long Beach passed a resolution that the month of July will be disability…

Emma: “They told me she has a progressive disease, but all I see is progress.”

Emma was developing typically until she was about six months old – then things started to change. We saw several pediatricians who said to wait and see but I have four other children; I knew she was rapidly regressing. Even once I was able to pursue a diagnosis, my insurance denied genetic testing. Finally I…

Owen: “I think the love and care we received here has made all the difference.”

“From where Owen started, to where he is now, which is pretty much looking like a normal kid, I think that if we weren’t here that would have never happened. I think the love and care we received here has made all the difference. Even though Owen has challenges and probably in his future he’ll…

Oziel: “I held out faith to not see it as they had told me, I saw it as I see it now.”

“My biggest concern was that he would not walk, would not talk because that’s what the doctors told me. That if he woke up from the coma that he wouldn’t be able to move, walk or talk. I held out faith to not see it as they had told me, I saw it as I…

Patty: “I’m pretty convinced that I wouldn’t be walking today without Tichenor.”

Patty has now been a teacher at Wilson High School in Long Beach for over 32 years! To watch a video on this story and others like it go to our videos page!

Brenda: “It’s a blessing, this place is a blessing for the community, the city of Long Beach and other cities as well.”

“The doctor asked my mom ‘How much money do you have in the bank account?’ and my mom looked at me and I looked at her and the smiles that we had kind of dropped because we didn’t have money. He told them, ‘We’re going to take care of your daughter, everything will be covered.’”…

Dawn: “Thank you to Tichenor for everything they’ve done for the children before me, for me and after.”

To watch a video of this story and others like it go to our videos page!

Cristian: “Now he’s here, he’s using technology to express his voice.”

To watch a video of this stories and others like it go to our videos page!