What they offer
Who is on the team
Current community program
What families should know
Most families end up assembling this team themselves — a speech therapist here, an OT there, an advocate found through a friend before an IEP meeting. Scaffold’s premise is that those people should be in one place and talking to each other: mental health clinicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational consultants, learning specialists and family support professionals, working as one interdisciplinary group. Support can be individualised for your child, or you can use their care navigation to work out what your family actually needs first.
The newer piece is community programming — sessions open to any family, whether or not you are a client. The idea is to put the team’s expertise in front of the ordinary questions of parenting, and to help families meet each other. Programming runs at the Newton offices, in person and virtually, and has typically cost $30–75 an hour depending on the focus. Worth knowing that this is clinical and consulting work rather than an enrichment class — scheduling, fees and any insurance questions are handled directly with Scaffold.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scaffold?
Scaffold is an interdisciplinary community of educators and support professionals in Newton, MA — mental health clinicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational consultants, learning specialists and family support professionals working together to help children and families thrive.
What services does Scaffold offer?
Therapeutic support, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, educational consulting and advocacy, learning support, and family care navigation. Support can be individualised for one child or family, or taken as part of Scaffold’s community programming.
What is Little Language Lounge?
A playgroup for young children and caregivers to chat, play and learn together, led by Scaffold's Speech & Language Pathologist. Ages 18–36 months meet Friday mornings in October, 9–10:30am; ages 3–4.11 meet Tuesday afternoons in October, 1:30–3pm.
What is Scaffold’s community programming?
A newly launched set of programs open to everyone, not only existing clients. The aim is to use the team’s expertise to help families make connections and to answer the questions and concerns that come up in parenting. Programs run in person at the Newton offices and virtually.
What ages does Scaffold work with?
Scaffold works with families and children of all ages.
How much does it cost?
Cost varies by service. Community programming has typically run between $30 and $75 per hour depending on the focus. Ask Scaffold directly for current pricing on individualised support.
Where is Scaffold, and are programs in person or online?
Programming currently takes place at Scaffold’s offices in Newton, MA, and both in-person and virtual programs are offered. Programs are open to all families.
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