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Bay Area speech and therapy center sued over alleged sex abuse
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A Fremont-based speech and therapy center was hit with a lawsuit after one of its employees allegedly abused a 2-year-old boy who is nonverbal. A behavioral technician, Benjamin Amlicke of San Mateo, was caught on camera sexually assaulting the toddler during a home-based therapy sessio...
Key takeaway A behavioral technician, Benjamin Amlicke of San Mateo, was caught on camera sexually assaulting the toddler during a home-based therapy sessio...
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The lawsuit against the Fremont-based speech and therapy center raises concerns about the safety and oversight of home-based therapy sessions in the Bay Area. Given the vulnerable nature of the clients, many of whom are young children with disabilities, it is crucial that therapy centers prioritize their protection and implement robust screening and monitoring procedures for employees. The fact that the alleged abuse occurred in a home setting, rather than at the center itself, highlights the need for increased scrutiny of in-home therapy services. As the case moves forward, San Francisco County residents may want to pay attention to any potential reforms or increased regulations on therapy centers operating in the area, particularly those that provide services to children with special needs. The incident also underscores the importance of support services for families of children with disabilities, who may be particularly reliant on these types of therapy services.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A Fremont-based speech and therapy center was hit with a lawsuit after one of its employees allegedly abused a 2-year-old boy who is nonverbal. A behavioral technician, Benjamin Amlicke of San Mateo, was caught on camera sexually assaulting the toddler during a home-based therapy sessio...
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