San Jose Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Toddler

Police say the speech therapist was arrested after the child's mother reviewed home surveillance footage.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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A 23-year-old speech therapist providing in-home care to a toddler in San Jose was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting the child, according to the San Jose Police Department. The mother reported reviewing home surveillance footage that showed the therapist, Benjamin Amlicke, assaulting the child during a session.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of young children receiving in-home care and the need for rigorous background checks and monitoring of healthcare providers. It also raises concerns about the potential for more victims, as police believe there may be additional cases.

The details

Police responded on January 28, 2026, to a home in San Jose on a report of a sexual assault of a minor. The mother told officers that she reviewed home surveillance footage that showed her toddler's behavioral technician, Benjamin Amlicke, sexually assaulting the child at least once during their sessions. Amlicke was employed by the Fremont-based Center for Speech Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT), which cooperated with the investigation. On January 29, detectives and plainclothes officers located and arrested Amlicke in San Mateo, and he was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose for alleged sexual assault of a minor.

  • On January 28, 2026, police responded to a report of a sexual assault of a minor.
  • On January 29, 2026, detectives and plainclothes officers arrested Benjamin Amlicke in San Mateo.

The players

Benjamin Amlicke

A 23-year-old speech therapist employed by the Center for Speech Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT) in Fremont, who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a toddler in San Jose.

Center for Speech Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT)

A Fremont-based company that employed the speech therapist accused of sexually assaulting a toddler in San Jose. The company cooperated with the police investigation.

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What’s next

Detectives believe there may be additional victims, and they are urging anyone with information about this case or similar cases to come forward and contact the police.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of healthcare providers who work with vulnerable populations, such as young children. It also underscores the need for families to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities.