Learning Disabilities Program

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Contact Information

Children's Hospital Boston
Contact: Deborah Waber, Ph.D., Director
Email Address: LDProgram@childrens.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-355-6388

300 Longwood Avenue Pavillion 1st Floor Boston, MA 02115
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Learning Disabilities Program

Narrative

Children’s Hospital Boston’s Learning Disabilities Program offers comprehensive evaluations to give parents, teachers and physicians a well-rounded understanding of their school age (7-15) children who face challenges in cognitive, academic and social development. Our unique developmental and interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from different fields to provide an integrated understanding of the "whole child." The evaluation includes meetings with experts in:

  • Neurology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Written (Reading and Writing) Language
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

 

Service Types

  • Outpatient
  • Speech Therapy

Insurances Accepted

  • Health New England

Program Type

  • Medical

Populations Served

  • Learning Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds