Developmental Therapy Associates, Inc.

09/07/2025

Looking for a change or your next career move?

DTA has a host of exciting opportunities waiting for you!
With four state-of-the-art clinics across four major cities, you can find the perfect fit for your career.

Check out our DTA Careers page to explore our awesome benefits and (most importantly) read real reflections from staff about their time with us.

Amazing benefits, career growth, and professional development are just one step away.

09/03/2025

🌟 Meet Jessica! 🌟

We are so excited to welcome one of the newest members of our DTA family — Ms. Jessica, an Occupational Therapist at our Winston Salem clinic!

Jessica has already been a huge hit with families, bringing her unique blend of personality, talent, and skill to the Triad community.

Bilingual and an athlete at heart, she’s passionate about dance, soccer, and nature — weaving those interests into fun, creative therapy sessions that truly connect with her kiddos.

In the photos, you’ll see Jessica in action, mixing it up during a feeding therapy session.

Whether she’s kicking up the pace or slowing things down, Jessica always follows the comfort and needs of each child, making therapy both engaging and impactful.
We can’t wait to see all of the cool and creative things Jessica will bring to our Winston Salem team! 💙

DTA Winston Salem:
Phone: 743- 649-6118
Fax:336-790-3717

08/06/2025

Bee all you can bee with the help of an OT! 🐝

Just helping a kiddo make the most of the new school year with some helpful handwriting tips!

Our friend has difficulty holding a pencil using a functional tripod grasp, so their therapist introduced a simple yet effective tool to encourage greater finger flexion and precision during tracing and writing activities.

We love a small tool with a big impact and we always aim to create strategies that are easy to carry over at home.

This simple elastic band grip promotes a more functional and efficient grasp, which supports fine motor development and improves handwriting skills.

There are so many creative ways our therapists make developing important skills more accessible at home!

07/11/2025

A fun Friday riddle to kick off the weekend...

Why did the kiddo come to DTA Raleigh?

To Play-Doh, duh! 😄

It’s no surprise this little one is crushing their goals …..at DTA, play is the work!

We take everyday toys and help kids (and their parents) unlock powerful learning opportunities through meaningful play.

Let’s talk about one of our favorites: Play-Doh!

Whether you’ve got jars stashed at home or remember the smell from childhood, this classic toy is more than just fun….it’s a therapy tool in disguise.

Here’s how Play-Doh builds skills while having fun:
Fine motor development
Hand strength
Creative + imaginative play
Sensory exploration
Emotional regulation (rolling + squeezing = calming!)
Following directions

So next time you pull out that squishy dough, know you're also helping your little one grow!!!

07/10/2025

✨It's Therapy Thursday!✨

Let’s talk about one of the most important building blocks for early social and language development:✨✨✨✨ Parallel Play!✨✨✨✨✨

Around age 2, children begin to engage in parallel play—where they play next to peers, often with similar toys, but without directly interacting. While it might seem like they’re playing alone, this stage is crucial for learning how to observe, imitate, and build comfort in social settings.

From a speech and language perspective, parallel play sets the stage for:

✨Turn-taking
✨Joint attention
✨Early conversations
✨Imitating sounds and actions

This foundational stage paves the way for associative and eventually cooperative play, where real back-and-forth interaction begins — and that’s where language really starts to flourish!

🧩 Play is how children learn — and each stage matters.

07/07/2025

We’re honored to share that Developmental Therapy Associates has once again been nominated for Raleigh’s Best Speech Therapy Provider—our third consecutive year!

In 2023, we placed second. In 2024, we brought home the gold. 🥇
This year, we’re hoping to do it again—and we’d love your support!

Our nomination is a reflection of the incredible connections our therapists build with the families we serve every day. If our team has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you love, please take a moment to vote—it takes less than a minute!

🗳️ Voting is open now through July 25th!

How to vote:

Visit: VoteRaleighsBest.com

Click the Health & Beauty category

Scroll to Speech Therapy

Select Developmental Therapy Associates

Click Review and Cast My Ballot

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s journey. Let’s bring home the win together!

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07/04/2025

In observance of Independence Day, DTA will be closed today, July 4th.

We hope you enjoy a restful and meaningful holiday with those who matter most — whether you're celebrating big or keeping things low-key.

We'll see you back in the clinic soon!

06/17/2025

Just a sweet memory pop-up—and a reminder of how beautifully Jamie (one of our amazing Raleigh therapists) connects with her families!

Jamie’s ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with her kiddos is truly unmatched. She brings an easygoing energy to every session and always prioritizes making therapy both fun and productive.

We love Ms. Jamie and the heart she brings to the DTA team! 💙

06/16/2025

Meet Allyn,

Allyson ‘Allyn’ H. Burke is a highly experienced speech-language pathologist in Winston-Salem, NC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1991 and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Appalachian State University in 1995. With over 30 years of professional experience, Allyn has provided care and expertise across a wide range of clinical settings, including:
✨Long-term care facilities
✨Rehabilitation centers
✨Pediatric clinics
✨Private practices
✨Public and private schools
✨Daycares
✨Home-based environments

Allyn is recognized for her commitment to education and mentorship. She has taught and supervised students in the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program at Forsyth Technical Community College. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), reflecting her dedication to the highest standards in her field.

She has clinical experience assessing and treating a wide range of speech and language diagnoses, including articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and various genetic disorders. She employs a comprehensive, individualized approach supported by current best practices in speech-language pathology.

Allyn enjoys traveling with her husband, golfing, reading, and cooking. She also enjoys long walks and hikes with her golden doodle, Murphy. Allyn looks forward to getting to know your child and partnering closely with you to provide the best opportunities for their growth and communication success.

06/13/2025

On Fridays, we make Food Fun!

Just a sweet activity to get the creative juices flowing this friday at DTA Winston😎

05/30/2025

Down in Durham,

Ms. Amanda can have you well on your way to peak performance.

She takes her drills very seriously — as you can tell —

but she’s got a softer side that most of the kiddos see often.

Whether pumped and dressed in pink

or suited and booted,

Ms. Amanda will have your kids moving up the ranks at school in no time.

We couldn’t think of a better person to help round out such an amazing Speech and Hearing Month.

To all of our clinicians:

This has been a wonderful Speech and OT appreciation season, and you all are truly amazing.

Hats off to you all — we salute you!

05/29/2025

✨ It's Therapy Thursday! ✨

Let’s talk about the Critter Clinic — one of our favorite versatile tools for speech-language therapy!

This interactive, colorful playset is a powerhouse for targeting a wide range of goals:

Expressive language
Receptive language
Articulation
Early intervention

With matching colored doors, keys, animal figures, and doctor tools, the Critter Clinic opens endless opportunities for:

✨ Teaching color identification, following directions, and problem-solving
✨ Practicing animal identification, labeling, and using prepositions (“The cat is behind the green door”)
✨ Encouraging use of core vocabulary like open, go, more, and help
✨ Sparking pretend play and thematic conversation about medical care (“The dog needs a check-up”)

Not only does this clinic build critical speech and language skills, but it also fosters turn-taking, engagement, and social interaction — all in a play-based, motivating format kids love!