Spaulding Eileen M. Ward Outpatient Center for Children Sandwich
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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Address: 337 Cotuit Rd
| Forestdale, MA
02644
Rating: 3.70
(7 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Coventry Health Care,
Health Net,
HealthPartners,
Humana,
Tricare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Managed Health Network (MHN),
MultiPlan,
Ages Served:
Children to adults
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
Virtual,
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About Spaulding Eileen M. Ward Outpatient Center for Children Sandwich
Spaulding Rehabilitation is a world leader in advanced rehabilitation treatment and research – serving the greater Boston region and beyond. With three inpatient hospitals, a skilled nursing facility and outpatient centers across eastern Massachusetts, our leading medical professionals, clinicians and researchers will help you through your most challenging journey, so you can be the best version of yourself.
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.
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337 Cotuit Rd,MA,02644
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The staff at Spaulding is absolutely amazing They greet my daughter and compliment her every visit. They are always smiling and make you feel important. The therapists are amazing as well. My daughter has five people she see and each are so kind and really care about her progression.
Lindsay West
17 March 2024
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Had an appt for an eval. Waited 9 months only to be referred to places that require hundreds to thousands of dollars for an eval. The doctor herself said she doesnt perform evals. What was the appt for then Why did we waste a year When following up on the issue the administrator insisted that Dr. Bauman does evals. She does not. Instead of actually looking into this issue they told me the 30 minute meeting we had with Dr. Bauman was an eval even though no diagnosis was provided. Were were referred to ICCD which we couldve gone to in the first place and they have a mandatory academic eval that insurance does not cover. Its 2000. This whole issue couldve been avoided if the office staff actually made any effort to understand what Dr. Bauman does and informed parent prior to waiting 9 months for help. Moreover it is a complete failure to let parents think that an eval is covered by insurance only to offer other places where it isnt covered.Sadly this is just a continuation in a complete failure to help my kiddo. She went there for OT a few years ago and they abruptly terminated services because she was reluctant to participate. I dont know but perhaps its their job to take time to figure that out or offer a different therapist Dont waste your time with this place. My kid is going on 8yo and still has no diagnosis probably for another year due to their complete and utter failure to communicate with each other and parents. Its disgraceful and now my kid is suffering because of them.
Lauren Bell
17 March 2024
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The staff here are all very nice.
Jen A.
17 March 2024
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Nice therapist but there needs to be a lot of improvements to the office. An appointment was scheduled at the desk last visit and I immediately put it on my phone calendar then when I called to confirm the appointment was not put in the office schedule somehow. That could have been a waste of an hour of time gas and missed school. I know we did not intend to skip a week of OT so no doubt it was an error of the office staff. They should send confirmation the day before like most offices. Their office staff can be abrupt at times. Instead of trying to get a child in with whoever is available they say they have to ask if someone else can see him and answer later. Its not right that kids are denied their services due to incompetent secretaries who get abrupt with parents easily instead of focusing on their task. With visits scheduled with insurance approvals the patients are missing treatment appointments that cant be made up because of them and thats not right. Services should be available later than they are offered since many of the patients are school age. My child has to miss school for most appointments.
Ch T
17 March 2022
google review
Spaulding is outstanding in all aspects. My sons speech therapist is beyond what I even expected. We are very grateful for her. She is making such a difference in my sons speech. The receptionists are all so professional and are always there for any question you have about scheduling etc. Completely satisfied
ann m
17 March 2021
google review
They always help my daughter when we have appointments there.
Ericka Flanagan
17 March 2020
google review
All three of my children have had to go here at some point. The front staff is friendly and efficient and helpful. I adore them. The therapists have all been amazing with my children. Even the waiting room is nice because it has fun things for the children to do while they wait. I swear the people who work here are angels. The only downside is it can be difficult to get an Eval or treatment at the time you need to because they service so many children... And a lot of children who are in school need afterschool appointments. But they do try their best to be accommodating. It would be wonderful if they had more later hours available for convenience. I highly recommend this place for pediatric PT OT and speech.
Amy W
17 March 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
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.
Pediatric physical therapy is considered safe and should not hurt. Autistic children spend their time in PT moving and exploring their environment. If you are concerned about your child experiencing pain during certain exercises, especially if they may struggle to communicate and advocate for modifications, speak with their physical therapist about your concerns.
The price of swim lessons can vary depending on where you live and what sort of program you decide to enroll your child in. A group lesson at a public pool may cost as little as $10 per lesson while a one-on-one lesson at a private pool may cost upwards of $100 per lesson.
Community centers often offer discounts to local residents, and most YMCAs offer sliding-scale fees based on your family’s household income. If you have more than one child, many swim programs offer discounts for enrolling siblings together.
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