Professionals dedicated to providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services
In Santa Rosa, CA
Where Potential Grows and Confidence Thrives
We are dedicated to helping every client unlock their full potential in communication, learning, and social connection—at every stage of life. By providing individualized care tailored to each person’s unique strengths and needs, we create a supportive path toward meaningful progress and lasting confidence.
In our warm, family-friendly environment, we prioritize quality, access, and genuine connection—so clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Our goal is not only to deliver excellent care, but to build lasting relationships, serve as a trusted partner, and make a positive, lasting impact within our community.
About the Swain Center
The Swain Center is a professional corporation dedicated to providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services. We offer a warm and caring environment that is designed to provide a positive and compassionate clinical experience. We offer the newest and best available testing and therapy materials in order to provide services with a high degree of excellence. Our “kid friendly” therapy environments includes books, toys, videos, games and cutting edge technology.
We specialize in providing evaluations and therapy services for children and adults with communication, learning or processing disorders.
Our History
The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating and Learning was founded in 1985 in Santa Rosa, California. The professional staff of The Swain Center is comprised of speech-language pathologists holding Masters degrees, licensed by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance, and certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Educational tutors with specialized training in remedial educational problems are members of our professional team as well.
Our areas of specialization
Adult and Children Speech Therapy Services
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auditory Processing Disorder assessments and treatment
Early Intervention Services for children with delayed speech and language development
Social Pragmatic Skills and groups
Oral motor disorders
Developmental Apraxia of Speech
Articulation and Phonology
What Clients & Parents Are Saying About Our Services
“What makes The Swain Center so effective and special is that they put likeminded individuals together so they can learn from one another, such as new skills, socialization, and communication."
- Brandon (Age 19)
"TARPSing at The Swain Center taught me (parent) how to add speech into everyday life and everyday play."
-Marie and Elliot (Age 2.5)
“The changes my son has had while at The Swain Center are very beneficial to him. He is more sociable now than ever. I would highly recommend The Swain center, don’t wait!”
- Maria and Adrian (Age 14)
Now Serving Placer County!
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Now Serving Placer County! *
We’re excited to announce that The Swain Center, in collaboration with Auburn Tutoring, is now bringing our expertise in auditory processing and language-based learning to families in Placer County (for evaluations only).
Through this partnership, students will have access to comprehensive assessments, specialized interventions, and evidence-based supports designed to unlock learning potential and build confidence. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for children to thrive—in the classroom, at home, and beyond.