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 […]
On 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 […]
I 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 […]
Sensory Focus Magazine Reviews Barrett’s First Children’s Sensory Book
Sensory Focus Magazine has just done a full-page review on Barrett’s first children’s sensory book Applesauce Grows on Trees in their Spring 2015 issue. Check […]
Barrett Pediatric Therapists Offer “Toy-Tested” Holiday Gift Suggestions for 2014
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 […]
Personalized Visual Schedule Boards Now Available to You at Barrett
Every child learns how to schedule their time differently. For some, a visual schedule board is a wonderful resource to keep everyone on track. So […]
Mini Sensory Spaces Help Things Go More Smoothly
As you fill busy days of the holiday season with extra activities and longer to do lists, things may go more smoothly with your children […]
Creating a Sensory Space at Home – Free Workshop at Barrett
With the cold weather coming, and children most likely about to spend more time indoors, it is a perfect time to create a special interior […]
Barrett’s Feeding Therapy: A Cooperative Approach
As parents, we have all had our mealtime battles with children. We introduce healthy foods. We coax, we season, we may even disguise foods that […]
Supporting Those Around Us: Join Us For a Community Fundraiser
Phyllis Barrett Samara, OTR/L, is the founder of Barrett Family Wellness Center. She is also a Certified Sensory Integration Therapist. Barrett’s dedication to the wellness […]
Barrett’s Summer Sensory Game Begins! First Suggestion: Water Playtime
From June 25th to August 25th, each time you submit a video, picture, or post of your child’s sensory play to Barrett’s facebook page, your […]
Sharks, Fish, and Oceans in a Bottle!
Preschool Playtime:Ocean Theme: May 16, 2012 To watch a Windows Media Video about Preschool Playtime, Click Here. To watch a YouTube Video version, Click Here. […]
The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is Requesting Help
The last chance for inclusion of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) has arrived. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) […]
Helping Farmer Ted: Eggs, Lost Amimals, and Planting!
Preschool Playtime: Helping Farmer Ted Theme: May 9, 2012 To watch a Windows Media Video about Preschool Playtime, Click Here. To watch a YouTube Video […]
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
Did you know that May is Better Speech and Hearing Month? The following is a press release put out by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) […]
Construction Trucks, Course, and Tracks!
Preschool Playtime: Construction Theme: May 2, 2012 To watch a Windows Media Video about Preschool Playtime, Click Here. To watch a YouTube Video version, Click […]
FREE Trial of Preschool Playtime This Week! Come Check it Out!
The next session of Preschool Playtime starts May 2, 2012, but you can try it out before you sign up by coming to a FREE […]
The 5th Annual World Autism Awareness Day:Monday, April 2
At Barrett, we treat children with Autism disorders everyday through Occupational, Speech and Sensory Integration Therapies. We have seen the benefits of early diagnosis and […]
Rainbow Colors in Balls, Flowers, and Fruit Loop Necklaces
REGISTER NOW for the next Preschool Playtime Session which starts May 2, 2012. To watch a Windows Media Video about it, Click Here. To watch […]
Bulb Planting, Butterfly Collecting and Adding Leaves to Trees
The next Preschool Playtime Session starts May 2, 2012. To watch a Windows Media Video about it, Click Here. To watch a You Tube Video […]
Announcing FREE Spring Workshop Series
We are excited to be able to offer you our Spring 2012 Workshop series for FREE this season. While our therapists include contact time with […]
An Irish Adventure of Balance, Strength, and Concentration
Creative Yoga (ages 4-7) is a 7 week program meeting Saturdays from 1-2pm. The current session is full and running from March 3 – April […]
Open House at Barrett, Saturday, April 14th from 10AM-Noon
Please join us at Barrett’s Annual Open House on Saturday, April 14th from 10 AM -noon!!! We will play in our 1,000 sf sensory gym, […]
Shamrocks Paths, Hidden Gold, and Rainbows with Glitter
The next Preschool Playtime Session starts May 2, 2012. To watch a Windows Media Video about it, Click Here. To watch a You Tube Video […]
Strength, Balance and Breath
Creative Yoga (ages 4-7) is a 7 week program meeting Saturdays from 1-2pm. The current session is full and running from March 3 – April […]
Weather: Balloon Raindrops, Ribbon Sunshine, and Wind Painting
The next Preschool Playtime Session starts May 2, 2012. To watch a Windows Media Video about it, Click Here. To watch a You Tube Video […]
An Entertaining Alien May Facilitate Language: Pogg an iPad App
Here at Barrett we service children from one year old through the teenage years with a variety of disorders from developmental and articulation delays to […]
Introducing Breathing and Postures, an Undersea Adventure, and a Sun Salutation Promoting Strength and Flexibility
Creative Yoga (ages 4-7) is a 7 week program meeting Saturdays from 1-2pm. The current session is full and running from March 3 – April 14, 2012. […]
Core Strength Fishing, Ocean Jumping, and Fine Motor “Sea in a Bottle”
Preschool Playtime: Deep Sea Theme (February 15, 2012) Meets Wednesday Mornings from 9:15-10AM Each session of Preschool Playtime has a fun theme which distracts the […]
Match-Making, Swinging, AND Decorating
Preschool Playtime’s Valentine’s Day Session NOTE: The Next Session of Preschool Playtime begins Wednesday, February 15th! Please check out this Preschool Playtime Video OR The […]
Large, Fine and Sensory Work Packaged As Playtime Works!
NOTE: The Next Session of Preschool Playtime begins Wednesday, February 15th! Please check out this Preschool Playtime Video OR The YouTube Version of The Video OR […]
Yoga Anyone?
Creative Yoga is a new program at Barrett for children ages 4 to 7. It will run Saturdays, March 3 – April 14th from 1-2PM. […]
Free Trial Classes for Winter Preschool Playtime (December 14th & 15th)
Winter Preschool Playtime (6 week sessions) Come play in our 1,000 sf sensory gym filled with toys and suspension equipment! Where: 107 Otis Street, Northborough […]
A Video Invitation to our Introduction to Sensory Integration Workshop
We hope you will join us for an Introduction to Sensory Integration Workshop on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 6:30PM – 8:30PM at Barrett Family Wellness […]
Barrett Begins Blogging!
We are excited to offer you commentary from our staff on current topics and issues across all our service areas. If there is something you are particularly […]