Boston Ability Center

Boston Ability Center The Boston Ability Center The center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy in a setting that is full of fun and adventure.

The Boston Ability Center is a state of the art pediatric wellness center that is dedicated to helping kids reach their highest level of function in every area of development. A variety of wellness classes are also offered: each one designed by specialists to help kids become confident and motivated in their path toward healthy, happy lives.

Celebrating those 💪 “I can do it!” 💪 moments is what PT Month is all about! BAC PT Brianna loves using scavenger hunts t...
10/15/2025

Celebrating those 💪 “I can do it!” 💪 moments is what PT Month is all about!

BAC PT Brianna loves using scavenger hunts to keep kids engaged while working on important motor skills:

👉 “My favorite activity to implement into a child’s PT session is the use of a scavenger hunt while completing an obstacle course. I enjoy creating a fun seasonal scavenger hunt while the child travels through the course that promotes various movement patterns. With each activity performed over various hurdles and surfaces, I love to observe a child recognize ‘they can do hard things,’ all while completing the hunt.” – Brianna

Did you know that the BAC is equipped with a vibration plate? 🌟Whole-body vibration (WBV) can support a variety of goals...
10/15/2025

Did you know that the BAC is equipped with a vibration plate? 🌟

Whole-body vibration (WBV) can support a variety of goals, like:
🔴 Building strength & coordination
🟡 Improving balance
🔵 Supporting bone density & circulation
🔴 Reducing pain and decreasing muscle tone & spasticity

BAC clinicians use the vibration plate with kids in positions like sitting, kneeling, quadruped (all-fours), or standing. It elicits frequent muscle contractions each second, which makes it a great tool for children with cerebral palsy (CP), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), post-op needs, obesity, or pain.

Our vibration plate is just one of the many tools we use to make therapy FUNctional at the BAC!

🎉 For PT Month, we’re spotlighting the creativity our physical therapists bring to sessions every day!BAC PT Christin sh...
10/13/2025

🎉 For PT Month, we’re spotlighting the creativity our physical therapists bring to sessions every day!

BAC PT Christin shared one of her favorite ways to keep therapy engaging:

👉 “I love using the element of surprise in my sessions. Whether it is peek-a-boo with a baby, reaching into the 'What’s Inside' box to retrieve an animal to bring to the barn for a new walker, or finding what’s under a cone for a kiddo working on balance, having a surprise always makes sessions more fun.” – Christin

Big feelings can be tough - but they don’t have to stay tangled! 🌀The "A Little Spot of Emotion" book series by Diane Al...
10/10/2025

Big feelings can be tough - but they don’t have to stay tangled! 🌀

The "A Little Spot of Emotion" book series by Diane Alber helps kids learn to identify their feelings, understand body language, and discover strategies to regulate their brains and bodies. From peace and happiness, to sadness, anger, or worry, each “spot” can teach children tools to move through emotions in a healthy way 🌈

Curious? Check out our latest blog post, where BAC occupational therapists Bella and Kate share how they've used this resource in therapy sessions!

www.bostonabilitycenter.com/post/using-a-little-spot-of-emotion-to-develop-self-regulation-skills

💡✨ One of the most rewarding parts of being a pediatric PT? Those "light bulb" moments when hard work pays off and new s...
10/08/2025

💡✨ One of the most rewarding parts of being a pediatric PT? Those "light bulb" moments when hard work pays off and new skills click into place.

We asked BAC PT Elizabeth to share some of her favorite memories:

👉 “There are so many to choose from, but in the clinic I would say some of my favorite moments are watching the first steps of a kiddo who might have been a bit delayed in their walking. In the pool, it’s also super exciting when a kiddo is able to swim on their own or go underwater by themselves for the first time!” - Elizabeth

🤩 THIS is why we do what we do! 🤩

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 The Boston Ability Center was named the 2025 Family Favorite WINNER in the Learning Disabilities Spec...
10/07/2025

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 The Boston Ability Center was named the 2025 Family Favorite WINNER in the Learning Disabilities Specialists category by Boston Parents Paper! 🏆✨

We’re honored to be recognized by families across Greater Boston and New England, and grateful to our community for trusting us to support your incredible children as they learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who voted and to our dedicated team for making BAC such a special place ❤️💛💙

October is Physical Therapy Month! 👏🎉🙌All month long, we will be spotlighting our incredible PT team here at BAC - start...
10/06/2025

October is Physical Therapy Month! 👏🎉🙌

All month long, we will be spotlighting our incredible PT team here at BAC - starting with a message from our PT department supervisor, Brian:

👉 “As PT month commences, I have been reflecting on the benefit of having a strong team around you. In the past year we have been lucky enough to have assembled and solidified a PT team that I am immensely proud of and represents everything being a pediatric PT should be. The passions and clinical interests of all our clinicians can flourish in the atmosphere they have helped create. This has allowed for skilled, adaptable, and caring pediatric physical therapists to make a big difference in the lives of the children in the community we serve. I look forward to expanding on the many areas of expertise they have and all the fun treatment sessions that will come with it.” – Brian

✨ Stay tuned this month as we highlight the passion, expertise, and creativity of our superhero PTs and the meaningful work they do every day!

🎮✨ Game on! ✨🎮We're two weeks away from our next Video Game Night! Neurodivergent tweens & teens are invited to join us ...
10/03/2025

🎮✨ Game on! ✨🎮

We're two weeks away from our next Video Game Night! Neurodivergent tweens & teens are invited to join us at BAC Natick for an evening to play, connect, and just have fun together.

🕹 Nintendo Switch & Wii provided (bring your own games/devices if you’d like!)
📅 Friday, October 17th
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
💲 $25 per participant

Register HERE:
https://www.bostonabilitycenter.com/community-game-day

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! Our BAC speech-language pathologists are ce...
10/02/2025

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month!

Our BAC speech-language pathologists are celebrating by sharing some of their favorite AAC apps + programs that are currently on SALE! 🎉

Every child deserves a way to communicate - and communication isn't one-size-fits-all! AAC makes self-expression possible, empowering kids to participate and connect in their own unique voice.

Swipe through to see the deals, and please spread the word with families who may benefit! ✨

The Boston Ability Center is thrilled to be participating in the Thrive Together: Family Therapy & Support Expo THIS SUN...
10/02/2025

The Boston Ability Center is thrilled to be participating in the Thrive Together: Family Therapy & Support Expo THIS SUNDAY October 5th from 2-4PM at Bloom & Grow Creative!

This free community event brings together local providers who support families on their unique journeys. Stop by to chat with us about our services, groups, and events - and discover other amazing resources for your family!

Kid-friendly activities will be available so you can focus on finding the support your family deserves.

Register HERE:
http://bit.ly/3VkmOgc

🎒👟 Back to School with Pete the Cat! 👟🎒 Our most recent waiting room bulletin board was inspired by Pete the Cat: Rockin...
09/30/2025

🎒👟 Back to School with Pete the Cat! 👟🎒

Our most recent waiting room bulletin board was inspired by Pete the Cat: Rockin’ in My School Shoes! 📚🎶

Our friends in Speech, OT, PT, and Feeding sessions designed and decorated their very own school shoes! Each pair of shoes was added to the board, making it a colorful, collaborative display created by our amazing patients.

Just like Pete, we rocked into a new school year with confidence, creativity, and lots of fun. Stop by the board to check out everyone’s cool creations - and don’t forget, it’s all good! 💙✨

09/29/2025

It's that time of year again🏃🏽‍♂️😍 The Boston Ability Center LOVES Paddy's Road Race - for so many reasons! We love that the annual benefits , which supports year-round recreation programs for hundreds of kids & adults with disabilities 🙌🏼 In addition to the 3 mile race, we love that there is also a 1K race for all abilities 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Perhaps most of all, we love the strong sense of community that never fails to permeate the crisp fall air (or is that the famous fried dough we're sniffin' ?! 🤔😂)

It is a privilege to serve as a sponsor for this event and we hope you & your family will join Team BAC on Sunday October 19th - as a runner, a walker, or a spectator! Visit www.paddysroadrace.com or chat with your child’s clinician for details.

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49 Walnut Park
Wellesley, MA
02481

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7am - 6:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2:30pm

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+17812390100

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The Boston Ability Center is a state-of-the-art pediatric wellness center that is dedicated to helping kids reach their highest level of function in every area of development. The center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy in a setting that is full of fun and adventure. A variety of wellness classes are also offered: each one designed by specialists to help kids become confident and motivated in their path toward healthy, happy lives.