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Summer 2025 - Programs, Events, and More!
For the second year in a row, the Boston Ability Center staff generated a list of local inclusive activities that we hope will provide...
Boston Ability Center
6 days ago5 min read
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How to Keep Therapy Progress Going Strong Over the Summer: Tips for PT, OT, and SLP Goals
Summer is often seen as a time for relaxation, fun, and a break from the daily routine. For many kids and families, this also includes...
Boston Ability Center
Jun 164 min read
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Inside the BAC: Special Programs and Events
At the Boston Ability Center, we strive to cultivate a community in which children are valued exactly as they are by maximizing their...
Boston Ability Center
Jun 64 min read
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Making a Splash: How Aquatic Physical Therapy Helps Kids Move and Groove!
I’m sure many of you have seen our gym spaces at BAC, but have you ever wondered what goes on in our aquatic therapy sessions in the...
Boston Ability Center
May 232 min read
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Social-Emotional & Self-Regulation Books for Kids
At the Boston Ability Center, we understand the importance of nurturing social-emotional learning and building self-regulation skills in...
Boston Ability Center
May 162 min read
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Occupational Therapy for Dysgraphia
Boston Ability Center occupational therapists are often asked if they work with children who have dysgraphia - the answer is a resounding...
Boston Ability Center
Apr 183 min read
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Is Sensory Processing Disorder a "Real" Disorder?
In recent years, discussions surrounding the diagnosis of sensory processing disorder (SPD) have sparked debates among healthcare...
Boston Ability Center
Apr 42 min read
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Crawling: Why It Still Matters
In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made headlines when it updated its developmental milestone...
Boston Ability Center
Mar 284 min read
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Sensory Strategies to Improve Sleep
BAC occupational therapists often work with children who experience sensory processing challenges that can interfere with their ability...
Boston Ability Center
Mar 144 min read
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Sensory Bin Ideas for Toddlers
One of the most versatile and enjoyable activities to support a toddler's development is through sensory play, and a sensory bin is one...
Boston Ability Center
Feb 285 min read
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Speech Therapy Activities to Target "S" at Home
The Boston Ability Center speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are back with recommendations for speech sound home practice. Let's focus...
Boston Ability Center
Feb 212 min read
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Snow-Themed Speech Therapy Activities
Are you looking for winter themed activities to work on communication skills without braving frigid temps? Our SLPs have your back with...
Boston Ability Center
Jan 242 min read
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Neurodiversity Resources 2.0
Additional neurodiversity resources created since our related blog post from April of 2021!
Boston Ability Center
Jan 201 min read
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Neurodiversity Affirming Books for Kids
What is Neurodiversity? Just like BIOdiversity explains the variety of plant & animal life on Earth, NEUROdiversity refers to the natural...
Boston Ability Center
Jan 102 min read
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Navigating Holiday Overstimulation: Tips from an Occupational Therapist
As the holiday season unfolds with its twinkling lights, bustling gatherings, and festive cheer, it can also bring challenges, especially...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Small Gifts, Big Impact! 2024
All month long, BAC clinicians will be bringing you some FUNctional gift ideas! We're rounding out the series by featuring smaller items...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Feeding Gift Ideas 2024
All month long, BAC clinicians will be bringing you some FUNctional gift ideas! Today, BAC occupational therapy department co-supervisor...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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OT Gift Ideas 2024
All month long, BAC clinicians will be bringing you some FUNctional gift ideas! Today, our occupational therapist's share a few...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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PT Gift Ideas 2024
All month long, BAC clinicians will be bringing you some FUNctional gift ideas! Our physical therapists are up next: 🔴 Cardboard blocks:...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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SLP Gift Ideas 2024
All month long, BAC clinicians will be bringing you some FUNctional gift ideas! Up first, the SLPs share some of their faves: 🔴...
Boston Ability Center
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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