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2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
Open 24 hoursLab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
307 W Central St
Natick, MA 01760
617-243-5345
159 Wells Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-243-5777
111 Norfolk Street
Walpole, MA 02081maps
978 Worcester Road (rte 9)
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781-235-5200
Open 24 hours
Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
9 Hope Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
617-243-5590
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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If your baby has been born prematurely or with certain medical conditions, he or she may need advanced care in our Special Care Nursery. As part of the many services available to your newborn in the Special Care Nursery, our pediatric occupational therapist will work closely with you, as well as nurses, physical therapists, and your baby’s doctors, to help care for your baby.
During your newborn’s initial evaluation, we will assess his or her unique needs and how they apply to the developmental milestones of infancy. We use this information to support both you and your baby during your baby’s stay in the Special Care Nursery. Occupational therapy can benefit your newborn in many areas, including:
Parent education is a key component of your baby’s occupational therapy. We will focus on a number of critical factors, such as:
We regularly refer families to early intervention programs in our area. This ensures you and your family have the ongoing support you need for your baby’s development and can help you when it’s time for your new baby to come home.
Department of Rehabilitation Services, Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center - Newton 159 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 Phone: 617-243-6172 Fax: 617-243-6651
Connect with our team so we can discuss your child’s occupational therapy options.