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How Much Movement Does My Child Need?
This is a question that we rarely get asked when we evaluate a child for physical therapy , but it is one that we try to tackle in every...
Boston Ability Center
Jul 11, 20253 min read


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
Jun 27, 20255 min read


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 16, 20254 min read


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 6, 20254 min read


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 23, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 18, 20253 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 28, 20254 min read


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 14, 20254 min read


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 28, 20255 min read


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 21, 20252 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


Neurodiversity Resources 2.0
Additional neurodiversity resources created since our related blog post from April of 2021!
Boston Ability Center
Jan 20, 20251 min read


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 10, 20252 min read


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


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


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


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


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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