Who we are
At HY 5 Speech, our mission is to empower every child with the tools they need to thrive through compassionate, fun, and individualized therapy. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each child. We aim to give every child the support they need to improve their speech and feel confident all while having fun. At HY 5 Speech, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families, because we believe every child deserves a chance to succeed.
Mairin Batten, MA, CCC-SLP (ShE/HER)
Owner/founder
Mairin has over 10 years of experience as a pediatric speech therapist. She is a mom of two and a Hyattsville resident. A graduate of the UMD Hearing and Speech Program, Mairin has been a offering speech services to kids in the Route 1 area for many years. Mairin has experience in early language development, articulation, autism, cerebral palsy, parent training, feeding and swallowing, and pre-reading skills.
Mairin has completed numerous trainings regarding articulation, language development, and feeding, including "PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets" (PROMPT), The AEIOU Systematic Approach to Pediatric Feeding, A Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), and The Picture Exchange Communication System. Mairin is certified in two parent training programs from the Hanen Centre, "It Takes Two to Talk" and "More Than Words".
Mairin is licensed to practice in both DC and Maryland and is a member of the American Hearing and Speech Association (ASHA)
