While the names of each of the following professionals have been provided by more than one AB SPED PAC parent and/or other professional, the SpEd PAC does not in any way recommend or endorse these providers.  We list them on our website purely for parent information.  It is important to check their references, review their credentials, and interview them to understand whether their skills and approach are a good fit for your child.  

We encourage PAC parents to add their recommendations to the current lists and to share positive or negative experiences they have had with any of the people listed below. Please contact Nancy Sherburne with comments or recommendations.
 

• Neuropsychologists

• Psychiatrists and Psychologists

• Speech/Language Therapists

• Occupational and Physical Therapists

• Special Education Advocates

• Other Professionals

Neuropsychologists and Neurologists

• Dr. Rafael Castro, neuropsychologist
  Integrated Center for Child Development (ICCD)
  www.iccdpartners.org
  340 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA. 02021
  781-619-1500

• Dr. Mary Coakley-Welch, neuropsychologist
  Lexington
  781-368-9020

• Dr. Sangeeta Dey, Psy.D., neuropsychologist
  Office: 594, Marrett Road, Suite 22
  Lexington, MA 02421
  781-652-9594

• Dr. Deborah Fein, neuropsychologist
  Neuropsychology Associates, Springfield
  413-734-3331

• Dr. Joanne Frankhauser, neuropsychologist
  Children's Therapy Associates, Natick
  508-650-0457

• Dr. Gail Grodzinsky, neuropsychologist
  Lexington
  781-860-7980

• Dr. Ann Helmus, neuropsychologist
  Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (NESCA)
  www.nesca-newton.org
  90 Bridge Street, Newton, MA 02458
  617-658-9800

• Dr. Aida Kahn, neuropsychologist
  Arlington
  781-646-7524

• Dr. Margaret McPhee, neuropsychologist
  Center for Neurointegrative Services, Lexington
  781-862-2333.

• Dr. Ann Neumeyer, neurologist
  LADDERS, Wellesley
  781-449-6074

• Dr. Penny Prather, neuropsychologist
  Educational Enhancement Center, Newton
  617-558-3366
  781-861-6655

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Psychiatrists and Psychologists

• Dr. Beth Brownlow, psychiatrist
  Concord
  978-369-3272

• Dr. Thrassos Calligas, psychiatrist
  Emerson Hospital
  978-369-4662

• Dr. Inger Maier, psychologist
  Acton
  978-263-3677

• Dr. Kathryn Porter Rapperport, psychiatrist
  Lexington
  781-862-7487

• Dr. Brian Reynolds, psychologist
  Concord
  978-287-4300

• Dr. Daniel W. Rosenn, psychiatrist
  Wellesley
  781-237-2481

• Dr. Katherine Yamartino, psychologist
  Acton
  978-264-4003

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Speech/Language Therapists

• Dr. Elsa Abele
  Boston University
  617-353-9687

• Dr. Ann Densmore
  Child Talk
  4 Militia Drive
  Lexington, MA 02420
  617-497-2222

• Katherine Elias
  Watertown
  617-923-1161

• Ellen Gillineau
  Children's Therapy Associates, Natick
  508-650-0457

• Seton Lindsay
  LADDERS, Wellesley
  617-449-6074

• Randi Loeb
  Children's Speech and Language Services, Lexington
  781-862-8085

• Mary Weeks
  Watertown
  617-923-3411

• Sarah Ward  M.S., CCC/SLP
  Speech and Language Pathologist, Executive Functioning therapy
  464 Hillside Ave Suite 203
  Needham, MA 02494
  Telephone: 781-453-0841
  Facsimile: 781-453-0843
  (updated Feb 2007)

Current State Regulations Regarding Insurance Coverage of Speech/Language Therapy

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Occupational and Physical Therapists

• Occupational Therapy Associates (OTA)
  Watertown, 617-923-4410
  Wakefield, 781-245-4446

• Children's Therapy Associates
  Natick
  508-650-0457

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital at Wellesley
  781-431-9144
  (shares space with LADDERS)

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Special Education Advocates

• Massachusetts Association of Parent Advisory Councils - Lists of advocates, lawyers, tutors, therapists, and other professionals for children with special needs.

• SPAN - Special Needs Advocacy Network - Professional Membership List

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Other Professionals

Massachusetts Department of Education 
Program Quality Assurance Liaison for Acton and Boxborough:

Susan Nichols
350 Main Street, Malden MA
(781) 338-3722

(For information about the roles and responsibilities of a PQA Liaison, click here)

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Disclaimer:
While the names of each of the following professionals have been provided by more than one AB SPED PAC parent and/or other professional, the SpEd PAC does not in any way recommend or endorse these providers.  We list them on our website purely for parent information.  It is important to check their references, review their credentials, and interview them to understand whether their skills and approach are a good fit for your child.