New England Pediatric Services is dedicated to providing superior speech/language, occupational, and physical therapies for children, aiming to help each child reach their fullest potential. Recognizing that every child is unique, the team at New England Pediatric Services customizes therapy to meet the distinct needs of each individual. Utilizing evidence-based methods and the latest advancements in therapeutic techniques, the practice focuses on delivering creative and effective interventions designed to enhance quality of life for children and their families.
The approach at New England Pediatric Services is deeply rooted in neurodiversity-affirming care, with a strong commitment to being allies to both the children and families they serve, as well as to the autistic community at large. The therapists are guided by strength-based and relationship-based principles, ensuring that therapy is supportive and tailored to honor the unique mixture of traits seen in each child. The practice strives to embrace neurodiversity in all aspects of its services, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment.
A wide spectrum of developmental challenges are addressed at New England Pediatric Services. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the therapeutic team provides support that acknowledges the differences in communication, social interaction, and behavioral patterns associated with autism, while celebrating individuality and potential. The practice also has expertise in supporting children with conditions such as developmental delays, high-risk infants, Torticollis, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Hypotonia, pediatric orthopedic conditions, and medically fragile clients. Physical therapy services are intended to enhance mobility, function, and overall well-being through thorough examination, diagnosis, and personalized physical interventions.
Speech and language support is a core component of New England Pediatric Services. The team is experienced in addressing articulation disorders, which involve challenges forming sounds correctly—such as the continued substitution of “w” for “r” beyond the typical age—or broader language disorders affecting grammar, meaning, social communication, or combinations thereof. Recognizing how communication difficulties can significantly impact a child’s life, the practice offers comprehensive assessments and intervention strategies uniquely suited to each child.
Occupational therapy services focus on enabling children to develop, recover, or maintain the skills necessary for daily activities. Interventions center on adapting environments, modifying tasks, and teaching new skills for increased participation and performance. Areas of particular expertise include fine motor development, motor planning, sensory integration, handwriting, feeding, and self-regulation. The team’s experience with sensory integration disorders means they support children who experience challenges with touch, smell, hearing, taste, vision, movement, and coordination—often seen in those with neurological differences.
New England Pediatric Services values collaboration with families and other members of a child’s support network, especially when addressing complex issues such as selective mutism—an anxiety-related disorder that can severely impact a child’s social and educational development. The practice encourages active involvement of parents and school professionals as part of a team approach, utilizing relationship-based models to foster progress.
By continually striving for excellence and personalizing interventions to meet the needs of each child, New England Pediatric Services is committed to promoting meaningful progress and empowering children to thrive in their daily lives.