Harbor Speech Pathology

04/17/2026

Feeding therapy can get messy — and for good reason!

We can learn a lot by playing with new foods: texture, smell, taste, temperature, and more. When we allow babies and kids to explore foods without pressure to do it the “right” way, they may be more comfortable and motivated to try.

Adding color to yogurt and using it to paint suddenly feels fun, not scary!

04/11/2026

April is World Autism Month.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition which affects a person's cognitive, social, and sensory skills. No two people with autism will be the same, just like no two people without autism are.
While many people with ASD can benefit from services including speech therapy, their goals and therapeutic approaches are tailored to their personality, needs, and strengths.
It is important for providers, teachers, loved ones, and community members to recognize the unique abilities and qualities of the autistic people in their lives to help support, include, and empower them!

Learn more about ASD:
https://www.autism.org.uk/
https://autisticadvocacy.org/
https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/autism/index.html

04/07/2026

It’s always exciting when someone graduates from speech therapy… and twice the fun when two brothers graduate on the same day! Congratulations to our friends on conquering their speech goals!

03/27/2026

Reminder: Harbor Speech will be closed next Friday, April 3rd. Happy Easter to all who celebrate!🐣

03/20/2026

Join us in recognizing our outstanding employee of the quarter: Hailey Kuettner, CCC-SLP! 👏

Hailey is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, licensed in several states. Hailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the Bilingual and Multicultural Emphasis Program. She also received a Certificate in Clinical Genetics for Health Professionals from Arizona State University. She currently serves clients via telehealth.

Thank you for your spectatcular service as always, Hailey!

03/13/2026

Up to 33% of children worldwide experience feeding difficulties. From extreme picky eating to GI disorders requiring use of a feeding tube, feeding challenges in childhood can be a major source of stress for the whole family. Harbor Speech Pathology offers a holistic approach to feeding therapy to help children learn to eat well.

If you are interested in a feeding evaluation, talk to your child's doctor or SLP.

03/06/2026

The core word of the week is "stop"! 🛑
"Core words" are a small set of words that make up most of what we actually say on a daily basis. These vocabulary words are very important for early language development. Parents and therapists can support their children's core vocabulary by modeling core words in different contexts and creating opportunities for the child to use the word.

Opportunities to model "stop" include:
-Playing with racecars
-Finishing an obstacle course
-Playing a variation of the game Red Light, Green light, instead using "stop" and "go".

This word is relevant all throughout our day, in ways we might not even think about. There are many simple ways to expose your child to the word and facilitate saying it on their own -- easily 50-100 times in a day!

Ask your child's therapist for more ideas on modeling core words to support your child's language development.

02/23/2026

02/22/2026

Meet Andrew!
Andrew Sullivan is a graduate student completing his SLP master's degree at Calvin University. He has joined the team at Harbor Speech this semester to gain clinical experience evaluating and treating diverse populations. We asked Andrew to share a bit about himself; here is what he had to say:

1. Sum up your role at Harbor Speech with emojis:
🗺🌱🎯💡🗝🔎😁🏋🏻‍♂️🧠👂🏻🗣

2. What is something surprising that many people don't know about you?
I started taking piano lessons at age 5 through undergrad at college. I plan to get back to it after finishing graduate school.

3. What would your perfect weekend look like?
A late morning trip to a cafe with my girlfriend, taking a walk by the waterfront, and then watching the Sounders win at Lumen Field in the evening!

4. Give us a good book or movie recommendation!
I am a big fan of the Knives Out movies. They are murder mysteries but are not scary or sad, and have some funny scenes.

5. What is one of the most important things you've learned throughout your career so far?
One of the most important things I have learned so far is that a little therapy goes a long way, and sometimes the biggest life impacts come from seemingly simple adjustments.

We're glad to have you on board, Andrew!

Come meet the rest of our team: ✨ harborspeech.com/

02/11/2026

Reminder: Harbor Speech will be closed on Presidents Day (February 16th). Enjoy the holiday!

01/09/2026

Here is a list of holidays Harbor Speech will be closed during 2026:

01/02/2026

Please join us in celebrating our magnificent employee of the quarter: Tarah Guynn!

Tarah is the front desk manager in Silverdale. She grew up right here in Kitsap and joined Harbor Speech two years ago. In her free time, Tarah loves reading, watching her favorite shows, and — most of all — cuddling her cats. Tarah is a truly indispensable part of our team, greeting everyone with a smile and helping to ensure each patient gets the care they need. Thank you, Tarah!