Speech Therapy, Neurologists, Occupational Therapy
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Address: 482 Bedford Street
| Lexington, MA
02420
Rating: 3.84
(29 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
0 to 21 years
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Boston Children's at Lexington
Children and teenagers aren't just small adults — their bodies are still developing and require care from pediatric specialists, unique support services, and medicine and radiation doses adjusted specifically for them.
At Boston Children's at Lexington we have more than 50 pediatric specialties and services:
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunolog
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
482 Bedford Street,MA,02420
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(781) 216-2999
contact@childrenshospital.org
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My son did two lab tests for isotretinoin prescription. The first time it took 2 weeks and many phone calls to get lab report faxed to the dermatologist. The 2nd time it has been one week since the lab results available they are still not able to fax the right report to my dermatologist. Calling them was a frustrating experience. It seemed nobody there are responsible and knowing what to do. Each staff gave different message. Dont use this lab
Hong Liu
17 March 2024
google review
My granddaughter had surgery tear ducts this morning and every single person we encountered here was amazing. The Dr. especially gets a big 2 thumbs up he never made us feel rushed and took the time to talk to us one on one. Very friendly and professional group of people.
Kerri De Mello
17 March 2024
google review
Brought my son here for a couple times for bloodwork. No good on both time. First time is not completely their fault. I think the way how they poke in the needle cause bruise in the area blood is draw.
Jimmy Zhang
17 March 2024
google review
I took my son here 2days agothey are very professionalfriendly and everyone knows what they are doingclear information.The team is amazing.Keep up the good work to the people.
SAMUEL OTIENO
15 March 2024
google review
Professional Staff Explained Everything from Start to Finish on a Medical Procedure my Daughter Had.
Michael Batson
17 December 2023
google review
I dont think there are enough ways to share how well this place treated my son. From the nurses to doctors each of them showed that my child was their number one primary concern. From getting down on the floor to play with him before surgery answering every question we had to staying late on a Friday until he was ready to go home this place went above and beyond.
Christopher Carey
17 October 2023
google review
Great location Love that you have options for locations and you dont have to pay for parking at this location.
Amanda Russell
17 September 2023
google review
Terrible service. People at the counter are rude you feel like a burden rather than a priority. Showed up 20 minutes early and are still waiting for over an hour. Dont come here if you can go anywhere else
Josh Randall
17 April 2023
google review
My two year old daughter saw Dr Elliot from surgery on her eye. We were nervous of course but the entire staff was kind patient and informative on what would happen. Dr Elliot spoke to us before and after surgery and out little one was back home before we knew it What wonderful people work at this hospital. They are the reason Boston has the best care in the world Thank you Dr Elliot and the entireteam
Christina M
17 March 2020
google review
My child is a patient in the Boston Office and had to come here for a day surgery . It was as bad as sitting in the ER . His procedure was scheduled for 1130 I came 20min early . After a hour we was still waiting to even being the procedure asked a nurse why is taking so long . Then to be informed the doctor is running late . Oh wow isnt that convenient now I have a 6yr old who hasnt eaten since the night before because he cant eat due to anesthesia. Its 1 in the afternoon and my child still hasnt begun . I cant even begin to tell you what a struggle it was to get an appointment and how many hospital visits . Oh did I specify its just for a tooth . Never again
Qiana Monteiro
17 March 2020
yelp review
Dr. Elliot who is the Director of Ophthalmology for BCH has now completed eye surgery on both of the eyes of my almost two year old. Each procedure turned...
Natalie S.
06 June 2019
yelp review
Here for a sleep deprivation EEG. Doctor currently 20 min late. Doctor has not even shown up.Poor kid has been up all night. Shame on them.
B J.
23 August 2017
yelp review
Had to bring my 4 year old daughter here for eye exam. She saw a pediatric optometrist there I think her name was Dr. Miller. She was AMAZINGPatient...
Annie K.
09 February 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
When you visit a neurologist, they’ll assess your child’s needs, run some tests (think imaging or EEG), and diagnose. From there, they’ll create a customized treatment plan. Medication, lifestyle tweaks, or maybe even a referral to another specialist could be on the table.
There unfortunately isn’t one test for all neurodevelopmental conditions. Most likely you will go into a visit to test one or two medical conditions. If you are looking for a comprehensive autism evaluation, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists are the preferred specialists who can diagnose autism.
No, neurologists focus mainly on non-surgical interventions. If your child needs surgery, neurologists might point you in the direction of a pediatric neurosurgeon.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Yes! Most providers offer physical therapy in their offices or a clinical setting, but many are offering at-home options. Virtual options have become more popular in recent years. You might facilitate care with the guidance of the physical therapist.