Helping Kids Grow, Heal and Thrive

At Franciscan Children’s, we’re here to help your child reach their full potential. Our skilled therapists create a positive, engaging space where therapy is personalized, progress is celebrated and your child’s growth comes first.

How Can Therapy Help?

  • Build communication skills
  • Develop social skills
  • Improve handwriting and fine motor skills
  • Increase independence with self-care
  • Support ability to try new foods
  • Strengthen muscles and improve walking and balance
  • Manage muscle tightness and increase flexibility
  • Recover from injury or surgery
  • Learn to chew and swallow safely

Our Specialized Services

Individual Feeding Therapy

  • Helps kids who have trouble eating or swallowing. We also work with parents and caregivers to support better eating habits at home.

Equipment Clinic

  • We help find and fit equipment like strollers, gait trainers, and wheelchairs.

Aquatic Therapy

  • Takes place in a warm pool and is great for kids with pain, muscle weakness or difficulty moving around. 

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic

  • We use tools like iPads, TouchChat and Tobii to help your child communicate more easily and effectively.
  • Outpatient Hours
  • Mondays - Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Get Started

Ask your doctor to fax referrals & scripts to 617-779-1626.

Most Major Insurances Accepted

To schedule an appointment please call 617-779-1357.