How It All Began
Specialized Therapy Services was founded in 2004 by Steve Oas, a certified educational speech therapist who saw a critical gap between the therapy children needed and the support schools and families were receiving. Steve's vision was simple but powerful: create a collaborative, compassionate environment where therapy, education, and family support worked together — not in isolation. Starting with a small team serving charter schools in San Diego, STS has grown into a California CDE-approved Non-Public Agency employing 200–300 skilled professionals serving families and school districts across Southern California. What started as one person's mission has become a movement — one connection at a time.
Results with impact. Connections that last.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Specialized Therapy Services is built on a foundation of partnership, expertise, and compassion. Our vision, mission, and values guide every connection we make.
Our Vision
To positively impact students and families through integrative, individualized therapies that enhance their learning and health outcomes.
Our Mission
To create meaningful, lasting connections among students, families, educators, and therapeutic professionals — empowering every child to thrive.
Our Values
Collaboration · Support · Client-Focused. We listen, adapt, and tailor our services to meet every need — partnering with teams and families to provide coordinated, compassionate care.
STS By the Numbers
What Makes Us Different
Rooted in Southern California
We're not a national platform — we're your neighbors. With clinics in San Diego, Temecula, and Irvine, we're invested in the communities we serve.
Neurodiverse-Affirming Care
Our providers use sensory-based, play-based, and culturally competent approaches that celebrate every child's unique way of experiencing the world.
Collaborative by Design
We work alongside school teams, families, and other providers — because the best outcomes happen when everyone is on the same page.
Compliance You Can Count On
As a CDE-approved NPA, we understand the legal and regulatory landscape of special education and help our district partners stay audit-ready.
Meet the People Behind STS
Our leadership team and clinicians bring decades of combined experience, genuine passion, and deep expertise to every child and family we serve.
Leadership Team
Meet the founder and administrative team who guide the vision and operations of STS.
Meet Our Leaders →Our Clinicians
Meet the therapists, specialists, and support staff who work directly with children and families every day.
Meet Our Clinicians →Stronger Together
STS collaborates with trusted partner organizations to offer comprehensive, holistic support at our San Diego clinic.
ABACUS
Applied Behavior Analysis & Developmental ServicesProviding ABA therapy and parent training for children with autism and developmental delays.
Learn more about ABACUS →Schloyer Audiology
Schloyer Educational Audiology AssociatesComprehensive hearing and auditory processing assessments for children and adults with 25+ years of experience.
Learn more about Schloyer →Empower Child Learning
Educational support and intervention servicesPsychoeducational evaluations, academic tutoring, counseling, and speech services for children and families.
Visit Empower Child Learning →A Message from Our Founder, Steve Oas
Hear directly from Steve Oas about the mission, vision, and heart behind Specialized Therapy Services.