Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
In-home and online speech therapy based in the state of Michigan
Online speech and language services for Florida residents
Articulation ~ Phonology ~ Fluency ~ Receptive & Expressive Language ~ Social Communication
WELCOME TO BARNES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES
Helping children communicate effectively
Barnes Speech and Language Services is a private practice serving children throughout the states of Michigan and Florida. We provide individualized in-home speech therapy to children from 1 to 12 years of age in Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee Counties within a 25-mile radius of Hartland, MI. Telehealth services are available for children anywhere in Michigan and Florida. We believe every child deserves to have the tools to communicate effectively.
Our Services
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Speech
Speech therapy focuses on the production of individual sounds or groups of sounds. It can also address motor deficits, such as muscle weakness (dysarthria) and motor planning difficulties (apraxia).
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Language
Language therapy focuses on the way words and sentences are formed and combined (grammar) and on the types/variety of words used (vocabulary). It includes both verbal language and non-verbal forms of communication.
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Social Communication
Social communication or pragmatics involves social aspects of communication, such as age-appropriate play skills, understanding and responding to emotions and maintaining topic in conversation.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Elizabeth Barnes, M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Elizabeth (Liz) is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who is currently licensed in Michigan and Florida. She is trained in Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) for Gestalt Language Processors.
After nearly five years working as a speech therapist in a variety of settings, including adult/pediatric private practice, outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing, Liz founded Barnes Speech and Language Services to provide flexible and convenient individualized speech services to children in and around her community. Her goal is to reach children who are unable to receive adequate services elsewhere or whose families are unable to fit a commute to an outpatient clinic into their already busy schedules.
Getting Started
In-home speech services available in the counties of Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee including the cities of Argentine Township, Brighton, Clarkston, Commerce Township, Davisburg, Fenton, Fowlerville, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Howell, Linden, Milford, New Hudson, Pinckney, Rankin, South Lyon, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake, and Wixom. Telehealth services also available for children anywhere in Michigan and Florida.
Step 1 - Consultation
Call, email or contact us here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We will determine if an evaluation is warranted and if teletherapy or in-home services are a good fit for you and your child.
Step 2 - Evaluation
We will schedule a 60-75-minute evaluation at a time convenient for you. Prior to the evaluation, you will receive a packet to complete online, as well as access to our secure client portal where you will be able to upload payment information for easy online payments.
Step 3 - Treatment
We will go over the evaluation results and together establish a treatment plan that works best for you and your child. We will provide at-home activities throughout the course of treatment to encourage communication growth and progress.
Insurance & Billing
TRICARE-Authorized Non-Network Provider
In-Network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional, PPO
Barnes Speech and Language Services also accepts private pay and is considered an out-of-network provider for all other insurances. Detailed invoices (superbills) are available upon request for you to submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement.