“Joleen has been a blessing in my son’s life. She was the perfect piece to Jay’s team of therapists. My son looks forward to his time with her every week. Joleen is nothing short of amazing.” – Amanda Rogers, mother of a son with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
“Joleen is one of a kind, AMAZING! My daughter has SM and I was very leery of taking her to a therapist thinking it might exacerbate her anxiety. I thought we knew how to treat her SM but after 1.5 years of effort she was not progressing as we thought she should. We met with Joleen and her office was welcoming and she’s very personable. After TWO appointments with her my daughter was talking and ...
Let me introduce you to my daughter, Katie. She is a loving, energetic 10 year old girl with an infectious smile, big blue eyes, and the longest eyelashes you’ve ever seen! At first glance, she seems like a typical child who is happy all the time. No one would ever guess that underneath her bright smile she struggles daily with a rare anxiety disorder and multiple neurological issues. For over eight years we have seen ...
“What a fantastic resource. We had so much trouble finding a provider in Massachusetts with Selective Mutism experience who would take insurance. Having access to such a knowledgeable staff (especially Joleen who was our contact person and is amazing) and being provided with such a thorough evaluation was like a Godsend to us. The evaluation was very helpful in dealing with the school regarding my daughter’s IEP. My daughter, by the way, who never wants ...
We wanted our staff to be as comfortable and knowledgeable as possible in handling the social and communicative needs of the incoming students [with Selective Mutism]. Joleen Fernald, was recommended to us by a parent who had heard her speak. Thus, on a warm September day, our library was filled with teachers, special education staff, paraprofessionals, administrators, kitchen staff and bus drivers. All who attended the presentation were highly impressed, very informed, and surprisingly at ease with the topic of ...