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Cultivating Gratitude in Children & Families
Gratitude is not just a nice sentiment—it's a powerful tool that plays a crucial role in shaping children into confident, resilient, and...
Boston Ability Center
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Fall Into Fine Motor Fun
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, autumn brings a wealth of opportunities for children to engage in sensory-rich...
Boston Ability Center
Oct 4, 20242 min read


School-Based Therapy "versus" Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
Many parents ask us about the differences between the PT, OT, and SLP services that a child receives a school and the PT, OT, and SLP...
Boston Ability Center
Sep 27, 20243 min read


BAC to School: Morning Routine
Mornings can be a hectic time for families as they rush to get everyone ready and out the door for school and work. Teaching your child...
Boston Ability Center
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Squeeze the Most Out of Summer!
August is coming to a close, so here are some lemon-themed FUNctional activities to help your family squeeze the most out of summer!...
Boston Ability Center
Aug 23, 20243 min read


BAC to School: Evaluations
Shopping for supplies. Organizing pick-ups and drop-offs. Visiting new teachers, new buildings, new playgrounds. As a new school year...
Boston Ability Center
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Navigating Trick-or-Treating: A Guide for Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties
As the spooky season approaches, the excitement for trick-or-treating fills the air. However, for children with sensory processing...
Boston Ability Center
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Does My Child NEED Physical Therapy?
As a parent, it's natural to wonder whether your child's developmental milestones are on track or if there might be a need for additional...
Boston Ability Center
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Summer 2024 - Programs, Events, and More!
The Boston Ability Center staff generated a list of local inclusive activities that we hope will provide fun for the whole family this...
Boston Ability Center
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Olympic Fun to Boost Motor Skills
As a celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship, the Olympics offer a fantastic opportunity for families to engage in exciting...
BAC staff
May 29, 20242 min read


Celebrating Independence Day with Sensory Strategies
As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities - the colorful fireworks, the delicious barbecues, and...
BAC staff
May 26, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Messy Food Play
As parents, we often cringe at the sight of our little ones diving headfirst into their food (literally!) with reckless abandon,...
BAC staff
May 22, 20243 min read


Embracing the Great Outdoors: The Benefits of Unstructured Play for Children
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, children are often drawn towards screen-based entertainment, leaving behind the wonders...
BAC staff
May 18, 20242 min read


Gardening: An SLP's Perspective
Gardening is a fun and functional way to target your child’s speech and language goals. A few ideas about how to target various...
Boston Ability Center
May 3, 20243 min read


Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) know what words they want to express, but they have difficulty with the motor planning...
Boston Ability Center
May 1, 20242 min read


What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy is an evidence based therapeutic practice which empowers individuals to gain independence and improved quality of life...
Boston Ability Center
May 1, 20242 min read


Simplifying Language
When supporting children with language delays, it is important to model simplified language. Children naturally learn from the language...
Boston Ability Center
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Bilingual Language Development
Myths and Facts Megan Romanczyk, M.S., CCC-SLP Myth: Bilingual children have delayed expressive and receptive vocabulary development....
Boston Ability Center
Oct 4, 20233 min read


What is DIR Floortime?
Megan Romanczyk, MS CCC-SLP DIR is an evidence-based developmental, individual-differences, and relationships based model. This model was...
Boston Ability Center
Oct 4, 20235 min read


Gestalt Language Processing
Megan Romanczyk, M.S. CCC-SLP What is Gestalt Language Processing? Did you know that there is more than one way to process language? More...
Boston Ability Center
Oct 3, 20235 min read
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