We offer pediatric speech & occupational therapy services. Please visit our Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy pages to get more information.

Children begin developing communication skills long before they say their first words. Many babies start babbling around 6 months and say their first words around their first birthday. By age two, many children are starting to combine words into short phrases.

You can explore more communication milestones by age here.

You may consider consulting a speech-language pathologist if your child:

• is difficult for others to understand
• is not using as many words as other children their age
• is not combining words into short phrases or sentences
• has difficulty understanding directions or questions
• becomes frustrated when trying to communicate
• stutters or repeats sounds or words frequently

You can also check our Communication Milestones to see what skills are typical at different ages.

Occupational therapy supports children with skills needed for play, learning, and daily routines. A child may benefit from OT if they:

• have difficulty using utensils, crayons, or scissors
• struggle with coordination or motor planning
• have strong reactions to sounds, textures, or movement
• become easily frustrated during play or daily tasks
• have difficulty playing or interacting with other children

Please see our Occupational Therapy page for more information.

You can reach out to our office by phone or through our Contact Us page to request a free screening or evaluation. A member of our team will follow up to gather information and help schedule an appointment with the appropriate therapist.

In many cases, a referral is not required to schedule an evaluation. However, some insurance plans do require one. We can help you determine what your plan requires prior to beginning services.

During the evaluation, the therapist will get to know your child’s strengths and areas of need. This may include play-based observation, structured activities, standardized assessments, and discussion with parents. There will also be paperwork to complete about your child’s medical history, development, and parent concerns.

After the evaluation, the therapist will review the results, write an evaluation report, and discuss recommendations for therapy.

We work with children across early childhood and school-age years, as well as teenagers and young adults. If you are unsure whether our clinic is the right fit for your child, we are happy to talk through your concerns.

Therapy frequency depends on your child’s needs and the therapist’s recommendations. Many children attend therapy once or twice per week. Progress in therapy is reviewed every 3 months.

Session length may vary depending on the service and insurance coverage, but most sessions are typically 30–60 minutes.

Yes. Many children benefit from both school-based and private therapy. Private therapy can provide additional individualized support and may target goals that are not addressed in the school setting.

Our clinic works with all major insurance providers, including MA. Because every insurance plan is different, we recommend contacting your insurance company to understand your therapy benefits. We also conduct a comprehensive benefits check prior to beginning therapy. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our staff is happy to assist.

The exact cost depends on your insurance plan and benefits. Because claims are processed after services are provided, we cannot know the exact cost ahead of time.

Yes. Families may choose private pay if they prefer not to use insurance or if services are not covered. Please contact us to inquire about current private pay rates.

If you are wondering whether your child’s speech or developmental skills are on track, please give us a call. Early support can make a meaningful difference, and an evaluation can help provide clarity and guidance.

We offer several resources for families, including:

• Outline of Communication Milestones
• A lending library where families can borrow therapy materials to support goals and generalization before purchasing themselves
• The ability to contact our therapists with questions or concerns if you are unsure whether your child may benefit from a free screening or evaluation

We are always happy to help guide families and answer questions.

Yes. Summer therapy groups vary from year to year depending on therapist availability and interest from families. When offered, groups may focus on areas such as speech, social communication, play skills, or other developmental goals.

If you are interested in summer therapy groups, please reach out to our office so we can add you to our interest list and share information as groups are planned.