When I drove the car with my son in the back seat, he usually snacked on cookies or chips. I had given him a snack […]
Now She’s Chatty, and We Couldn’t Be Happier
“When our daughter was two, we struggled with the choice to bring in Early Intervention and start Speech therapy. Well-meaning family and friends chalk it […]
She Couldn’t Tell Me She Was Thirsty
“I remember driving home with my daughter once, before she could talk. It was dark out. She started wailing while we were on the highway. […]
I Wished I Could Know What She Really Wanted
“I remember taking my daughter to a diner when she was young. I decided she could have her own plate instead of just sharing with […]
Most Grateful for the Simple Things
“When we started our journey in private speech therapy 4 years ago we were not sure if our daughter would ever be able to communicate […]
No Way to Tell Us it Was Spoiled Milk
“I remember how hard it was. When my daughter was very little, she didn’t really eat breakfast one morning. She didn’t seem sick, so we […]
Patience, Practice, and Therapy
“Max never really babbled as an infant, and it was a couple of years before he started approximating a very limited vocabulary — simple words […]
“I Love You Too” – Speech Story
“From day one my son was a happy, loving and caring person. He always loved to cuddle and snuggle and still does to this day. […]
Communication for All – The Theme for 2018 Better Speech and Hearing Month
“Communication for All” is the theme for this year’s “Better Speech and Hearing Month”. At first glace, the theme seems simple. However, after consideration, I […]
Barrett Pediatric Therapists Offer “Toy-Tested” Holiday Gift Suggestions for 2017
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 […]
VIDEO: 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 […]
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 […]
Giving a Voice
by Melissa Warner, M.S., C.C.C. I have the most rewarding, amazing job in the world. My job enables me to give a voice (whether through […]
Every Day and Every Child is Different
by Amanda Nemeth, M.Ed., C.C.C. I love my job. The most rewarding thing about my job is watching children progress from a limited means of […]
What I love About Being a Speech Therapist
by Amy Dorfman, M.S., C.C.C. I love working with families and teaching strategies to parents so they can feel more confident in helping their child […]
Playing Speech
by Shannon Sullivan, M.A., C.C.C. I feel very fortunate to work as a speech pathologist in such an important and rewarding field. The children and […]
My Speech Quilt
When I reflect on my career as a speech therapist over the past 9 years, I think of not just one favorite moment but many […]
Happy Better Hearing & Speech Month!
“Communication Takes Care” is the theme for this year’s awareness month. As a speech and language pathologist, I can tell you that there is no […]
I 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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Games 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 […]
Stuttering
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Language Development Research at Harvard Seeking Participation
We were contacted by Harvard University Lab for Developmental Studies as they are seeking both typically developing and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD/AS) for […]
Barrett’s Summer Schedule Preference Form – Current Clients Only
It’s time again to start planning our summer schedule for current clients. If you are not interested in being scheduled for the summer please email […]
Report Claims Occupational Therapy (OT) Using Sensory Integration (SI) Provides Better Outcomes
OT using sensory integration provides better outcomes according to results published November 10th in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Barrett Family Wellness Center […]
Barrett Pediatric Therapists Offer “Toy-Tested” Holiday Gift Suggestions
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]