Speech Therapy, Neurologists, Occupational Therapy
+
4 more
Address: 9 Hope Avenue
| Waltham, MA
02453
Rating: 3.99
(35 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
0 to 21 years
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
AboutReviewsServicesInsurancesFAQ
About Boston Children's at Waltham
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 Waltham, we have more than 90 pediatric specialties and services:
Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program
Adult
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)
9 Hope Avenue,MA,02453
Get in Contact
(781) 216-2100
contact@childrenshospital.org
Reviews
Beaming’s Promise to Families
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove
reviews.
Learn more
The hospital itself is great. I went to the walk-in clinic. The staff who checked me in at the front desk were very friendly. I never go to walk-in clinics so I dont know how they work. The woman who did my test left the room without saying anything. After over 20 minutes of waiting I wasnt sure if I was supposed to have left and get my results on patient gateway later. A woman saw me leaving and explained I need to see a provider. After she brought me back into the room and left I overheard her complaining and mocking me to her co-workers. Rude and unprofessional.
Erica Pepe
17 March 2024
google review
Cant say enough nice things about the nurses and doctors
Dana Stanley
17 March 2024
google review
Cafeteria was awful be
Rosalie Queen
17 March 2024
yelp review
Outstanding highly competent Drs The office staff are all polite and professional. The waiting rooms are adequate. The type of care is the best We...
Doc L.
13 February 2024
google review
My child had foot surgery here and stayed overnight. I CAN NOT recommend a BETTER hospital than this. The nursing staff here are incredible and wonderfully cared for not only for my son but made sure I was comfortable while spending the night at the hospital with him. That is so above and beyond their duties as Im not their responsibility as a patient. They pointed out where I could grab a snack or drink if I was hungry or thirsty too. My son thought so as well and didnt hesitate to tell them that... repeatedly...especially when he was coming out of anaesthesia. Absolute angels. The doctors he had were JUST as great.
Tanya Smith
17 August 2023
google review
Son had surgery here and our family was given incredible care. See pictures of my son the day of surgery and also from BCH corporate cup to raise money for the kids
Corinne Kimball
17 August 2023
Beaming Review
We went to the Autism Language Center at BCH at Waltham and it was an incredible experience. Our son was evaluated by the best and then a graduate student was assigned to provide 6 weeks of follow-up care we had to demandrequest this just so you know. With follow-up care we were able to pinpoint the right AAC device for our son. He is currently using it at home and in a school setting.
Andrea
6 years old
05 November 2022
yelp review
I highly recommend Dr. Dennis Kramer from orthopedics. I cant say enough about him. In 2021 I was hit by a landscaping truck in the hip and ankle. I was...
Marisa P.
11 September 2022
google review
Service was great. Food was delicious
Eric Langille
17 March 2022
google review
My daughter had her tonsils removed and the staff was very friendly and reassuring very helpful gave alot of information. Did a great job over all always loved childrens for pedi care but always went to Boston. I must say hats off to Waltham you guys are excellent nurses go above and beyond to make u feel comfy and welcome
Dyanna Roberts
17 March 2021
google review
Radiology department have to wait a lot with many people around waiting when you are supposed to with this virus
chocolate mittens
17 March 2021
google review
Very good pediatric clinic
Ùارس اÙعج٠Ù
17 March 2021
google review
My daughter had just gotten her tonsils and adenoids removed and I could not say enough about how great everyone was. The support staff clinical therapist who played with my daughter while waiting in pre-op to the nurses and the doctor. The process and communication throughout made the experience a bit less stressful. Thank you for taking care of my daughter.
Duke âGallandâ B
17 March 2020
yelp review
Unfortunately I found myself needing to come here quite a few times for my two year old daughter. For my daughter I wanted the best of the best so we went...
Natalie S.
27 December 2019
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.