Clumsy & Uncoordinated | Gross Motor Help
How do I know if my child has Gross Motor Delays? Do you notice that your child: Appears clumsy or uncoordinated? Has difficulty going up and down stairs Poor ball skills Low muscle tone High muscle tone Poor balance Fearful of feet leaving the...
Occupational Therapy: What’s That?
So, what is Occupational Therapy, or OT for short? OT can help kids with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. But kids don’t have ‘occupations” right?...
Welcome Amanda Biesecker, Occupational Therapist!
Our practice is thrilled to announce Amanda Biesecker, OTR/L has joined our team as Chatterboxes premier Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Amanda is an all-star OT, and comes to us with a plethora of experience working with children ages 2-18....
8 Awesome Blogs for Parents of Kids with Autism
We thought it would be a great opportunity to share some of these awesome blogs with our readers. We’ve seen MANY autism blogs, and these were some that stood out to us. Check them out, and enjoy! First up, Autism and Oughtisms! This blog is a...
Top 10 Toys to Promote First Words
Have a new talker on your list this holiday season? Use our saavy toy list created by SLP’s to learn top toys to promote those precious first words, how to target them, and what words to pair with each toy! 1) Balls HOW? Target Turn Taking (a...
First Day Kiss: Easing from Summer to School
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, here are some helpful tips to set you and your child up for a successful transition back to school! Gradually restart school year routines and schedules – This means going to bed...
Should Homework Be Banned for Extra Playtime?
Homework can be a useful way to be sure kids understand topics introduced at school, but has it gone to far? Parents are often hovering over their child trying to assist, but are parents using the same teaching methods being taught at school? Would...
Chatterboxes Private Speech Therapy Services
No, We don’t Accept Insurance Directly for Speech Therapy: See Why Parents & Kids Love It Prior to her work at Chatterboxes, our founder, Megan Rozantes., M.S., CCC-SLP used to provide insurance-based speech therapy services. She knows first...
Complimentary Speech & Language Screenings
The Loved Child and Chatterboxes are proud to announce Complimentary Speech & Language Screenings! January 6, 2017 at 9:30am 173 Belmont Street Belmont MA 02478 RSVP to Jennifer via Phone: 617-336-3231 or email:...
Speech Therapy for Kids with Autism
We pride ourselves in highly-customized therapy. Have a lover of red-cars or a particular character? We’ll incorporate your child’s interests into his or her therapy program. It is our belief that there is not a “one-size-fits-all” action plan that...