About Us

Garrett Outland, MA, CCC-SLP, GCERT-ASD, CAS, ASDCS

Speech-Language Pathologist

Owner | Blue Tide Therapy

garrett@bluetidetherapy.com

Garrett obtained his BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2019 and his Master's (MA) in May of 2021 from the University of Central Florida. He also completed a Graduate Certificate program in Autism Studies through Project ASD, a collaboration between Exceptional Student Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Garrett’s professional interests include: Early Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), and Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing. Garrett has completed the Feed the Peds (pediatric feeding and swallowing) training, myofunctional therapy training, and completed additional continuing education in the area of Autism reflected by his Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) certification. In his free time, he enjoys walks along the Emerald Coast of Florida and volunteering at his local church in the nursery and children's ministry.

Grant Oberle, BHS, SLP-A

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

grant@bluetidetherapy.com

Grant obtained his Bachelor of Health Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2023 from the University of Florida. Grant has volunteering experience through fundraising for the Special Olympics of Florida, tutoring for the Gators for Refugee Medical Relief program, and being the secretary for his chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). As a research assistant at UF, Grant gained valuable experience in various research duties such as coding, refining research strategies, attending lab meetings, and writing an honors thesis. Grant is deeply committed to helping individuals unlock their fullest potential by utilizing a strengths-based approach that recognizes and capitalizes on each person's unique attributes.

Makai 🐾

Therapy Dog (in training)

Makai is a Labrador retriever born 5/15/2024 to parents Leilani and Maui. Makai’s name has a few meanings. It can mean “seaside” or “toward the sea”, as well as, a “gift from God” when considering Hebrew origin context. Makai will be trained to provide aid and comfort to our clients and families. We are so excited to have Makai as part of the Blue Tide Therapy family!