BILINGUAL KEY THERAPY INC
PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA

English exposure, passion for learning, constant effort, and my faith in God helped me to become a bilingual speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I can’t thank enough to all the professionals, parents, clients, and institutions who appreciated and respected my differences. They made a great contribution to my career. That is why my motivation became the mission of Determined to provide her help, Barrios decided to enroll in and become a fully licensed pathologist within the United States, “I pursued my Master’s motivated by the idea of making a difference with an underserved population.” Since graduating from FSU, Barrios has realized her goal of helping the growing population of bilingual students in the United States. The response Barrios has gotten through music has inspired her to create a whole album of songs that address specific language exercises and therapy activities. The album is called “El Mambo de la Lengua,” and features lyrics that encourage oral motor activities that are necessary for speaking and swallowing. Other songs stimulate the production of speech sounds, promote the adequate posture for eating, and facilitate social interaction skills. Barrios is currently working on an English version, Advanced Spanish lessons for traveling, employment, and business purposes.