Address: 325 River Ridge Drive
| Norwood, MA
02062
Rating: 4.40
(5 reviews)
Insurances:
HealthPartners,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About South Shore Therapies - Norwood
We share the mission of providing the highest quality services for children with special needs. We strive to maximize each child’s potential through implementing a successful combination of intervention strategies in a safe and nurturing environment to encourage positive change. By working together and supporting clients and their families with empathy and respect we can make a fundamental difference in improving the quality of life for that child and family.
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.
HealthPartners
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
325 River Ridge Drive,MA,02062
Get in Contact
(781) 335-6663
info@southshoretherapies.com
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Amazing establishment clean and well taken care of facilities. The therapists here are second to none not only are they excellent clinicians but they are just all around great people and I wouldnt want to take my children anywhere else for their service needs.
Jason Vanston
17 January 2024
google review
June did such a thorough evaluation and gave us so much information that we needed to support our 4 year old son. He is now receiving Occupational Therapy and Vision Therapy and we are already seeing so many wonderful improvements. We are so grateful that we are able to support our son.
Jessa Katan
17 November 2023
google review
My son is making great progress with the help of his OT from South Shore Therapies. His sessions are so much fun he has no idea that he is working Kristen our OT has been able to make a lot of small suggestions which I have been able to incorporate at home. Because I cant go into the sessions covid precautions I get a email update describing the activities covered during the week and ideas to continue the work at home.
Elizabeth Ransom
17 March 2022
google review
Convinced me to do expensive intake for my son. Based on intake they recommended therapy appointments but when came to scheduling said nothing was available. But they would call me as soon as something became available. Of course they didnt call ever. I think if you are on top of it and you can call every week to try to get an appointment ok. Therapist at intake seemed fine. Unfortunately never got chance to see another one. It felt very icky with them convincing me I need an expensive intake then just to tell me that they have no appts for the therapy they recommend that insurance would covers after paying out of pocket for an expensive intake. They made no attempt to call to help find a solution to get him the help they recommended or suggest other places that may have availability for him to get therapy that they said he needed.
Kirsten Glynn
17 March 2022
google review
Alana Bednarz
17 March 2022
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
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.