Barbara L. Helms, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Founder

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Literacy Specialist

 

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Bloom Language & Literacy Services, LLC is a private therapy practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities.  Having the privilege of being born and growing up in Beaufort, I have worked in many local settings, including school, nursing home, assisted living facility, home health service and private practice.  While working in a pediatric center, I recognized an urgent need for language-literacy diagnosis and intervention in Beaufort County.  Because of this, I received further training through the Academy of Orton Gillingham Educators and Practitioners.   This training is intense, systematic and provides a high efficacy level with hands-on knowledge that is passed directly to patients and their families.

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Degrees

 

• Master of Education, Communication Science & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology * Armstrong Atlantic State University

• Bachelor of Science, Communication Science & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology * Armstrong Atlantic State University
   

Certifications & Licenses
 

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

• South Carolina State licensure - Speech-Language Pathology

• First aid, adult CPR and AED, child CPR and AED, and infant CPR
   

Memberships

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• American Speech-Language Hearing Association

• South Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association

Ongoing Continuing Education

Continuing education is maintained through regular participation in professional conferences, courses and seminars, as well as, ongoing subscriptions to professional and scientific journals.