Assistive Technology for Speech Therapy at Barrett
At Barrett, we meet with many children who are working hard to express themselves. A lot of our friends use words, but many are non-verbal. We have found assistive technology such as Boardmaker®and...
View ArticleI Became a Speech Therapist
I Became a Speech Therapist The gift of helping children communicate has become an amazing journey by Andrea Quinn, M.S., C.C.C. – Director of Speech and Language Department Sometimes the strangest...
View ArticleStuttering
Many people have an idea of what stuttering is and sounds like. However, the silence, delays and pauses associated with someone who stutters can cause others to be uncomfortable and wondering how to...
View ArticleGames in Speech Therapy
Just about any kind of game can be used as a tool to help treat speech delays or disorders. The trick always lies in how you present, play and control each game you play. When I work with graduate...
View ArticleCongratulations to Our New Full Time Speech Therapist
My name is Olivia Howley, and I am the new full time Speech Therapist at the Barrett Family Wellness Center. I have seven years of speech therapy experience. I completed graduate studies in...
View ArticleI Became a Speech Therapist to Specialize in Feeding and Swallowing
Most speech therapists are drawn to our field by the idea of helping someone communicate. I know that’s what I initially thought the role of a speech therapist was about when I entered school....
View ArticleBarrett Pediatric Therapists Offer “Toy-Tested” Holiday Gift Suggestions for...
Toys We Play with Every Day Barrett Pediatric Therapists Offer “Toy-Tested” Holiday Gift Suggestions If you ask a child why they go to Barrett Family Wellness Center, their response may very well be...
View ArticleOn Air with Barrett and Lady Law WTAG Radio
On November 12, 2016, Phyllis Barrett Samara (Owner of Barrett Family Wellness Center) and Andrea Quinn (Speech Director at Barrett) joined Lady Law Host of Legal Ease, Attorney Allyson Cohen for four...
View ArticleVIDEO: We Asked Therapists, Why Barrett?
We asked a few speech therapists to share their thoughts on Barrett Family Wellness Center. They discussed the varied environment options for different ages (sensory gym, kitchen, fine motor room,...
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