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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month!
To celebrate this delicious and nutritious time of year, here are a few of our favorite fruit and veggie activities to share with your little […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]