About us
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Jenica Barrett, MS, SLP is a licensed speech language pathologist with extensive knowledge in assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, and bilingual language development.
Jenica graduated with her master’s degree from Portland State University where she completed the Bilingual Specialization program. She is a bilingual English-Spanish speaker herself and offers therapy services in Spanish.
Over the years Jenica has gained experience working with AAC communicators across the lifespan. She has worked in special education classrooms with AAC communicators from kindergarten through high school as well as in an outpatient clinic setting with adults post-stroke recovery. Most recently, Jenica has worked with the birth to three population, establishing an AAC & AT Program for infants and toddlers and their families. She loves working on early AAC use and adapting play equipment for children.
Neurodiversity Affirming
We listen to the voices of the populations we serve. That means we don't support the use of compliance-based therapy techniques such as "hand-over-hand" or PECS.
Gestalt Language Processing
We have special training in GLP and natural language acquisition. We know how to adapt AAC systems to work best for GLP learners.
Sensory Processing
We take into consideration the clients' sensory system and their sensory needs in order to help them stay regulated during therapy. When evaluating an AAC system, we look at all sensory aspects including visual stimuli, auditory feedback/hearing, tactile feedback to make the best match.