Welcome to our Program

3 Primary Services

Special Instruction

Special Instruction Behavior

Speech Therapy

Over 100 kids

We are actively serving over 100 

children and their families In the city of Erie

and the surrouding county!

7 Therapists

7 therapists including 4 Speech Language Pathologists and 3 Special Instructors!

Melissa Hooks, MA, CCC/SLP

Julie Rhines, MA, SLP/CF

Christy Adams, MA, CCC/SLP

CArly Imler, MS, CCC/SLP

Jennifer Marshall, Ma, CCC/SLP

Jennifer Seigworth, MAHS

Emily Nash, MA.Ed.

St. Patrick's DaY

The staff of Hooks EI Services will be working on St. Patty's Day, however, some staff members may have decided to take the day off.  We thank you for understanding that we need time to spend with our families also.

Easter Break!

The staff of Hooks EI Services will not be working on Good Friday, April 10th.  Some staff mays also opt to take off the followng Monday.  This will allow them time to spend with their families!  We appreciate your understanding!

Corona virus Update

We understand everyone has many concerns surrounding the Coronavirus and Early Intervention.  As a response, we would like to inform you of Hooks E.I. Services current status.  As of now, Early Intervention in Erie County will continue.   However, there are some guidelines that both families and therapists need to follow in the coming months.  We need to be vigilant and take care so we do not spread the virus, as we have many clients and/or our own family members that may have compromised immune systems.

• Any objects used in therapy sessions should be wiped down and sanitized after use (toys, picture cards, books, even therapist pens)
• All therapists should sanitize or wash their hands between sessions as to limit the spread of germs.
• Remind families of the Attendance policy in regards to illnesses: session should be cancelled if anyone in the home is sick with fever, vomiting, diarrhea OR if exhibiting signs and symptoms of the coronavirus. (runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, difficulty breathing (severe cases).  The individual must be symptom free for 24 hours before services may resume.
• IF any therapist has been exposed to the virus, they are responsible to notify families that they have been in contact with. And likewise for families to notify all therapists that they have been in contact with if anyone in the home is positive for the virus.
• Families, please allow therapists entering the home to use your facilities to wash their hands.
• Therapists have the freedom to choose NOT to provide services if they feel it will endanger their health or the health of a loved one. We will also respect the wishes of the families we serve, if they choose to NOT have services.
• Sessions can be done via telehealth or outside to minimalize contact and maintain a safe distance.  
• Families are not required to disclose to therapists their COVID vaccine status but we ask that families be respectul and follow social distance guidelines.

If there are any changes, we will update you as soon as possible. 

Thank You,

Melissa A. Hooks Bobrowicz, President

Hooks E.I. Services, Inc.