Speech Therapy in Charlestown, MA
Last updated: April 17, 2026
4 NPI-registered pediatric speech therapy providers serve Charlestown, MA. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official ASHA registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.
4 providers in Charlestown
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Speech Therapy in Charlestown, MA
Choosing a speech-language pathologist in Charlestown usually comes down to timing, insurance, and fit — how soon someone can see your child, whether the practice takes your plan, and whether the SLP works regularly with your child's particular concern: late talking, articulation, stuttering, feeding, or language differences connected to autism. FindKidTherapy lists verified pediatric speech providers serving Charlestown, plus the wider Greater Boston set that Charlestown families routinely use.
Speech is the deepest of the three disciplines here, though the neighborhood list is still short. Charlestown's advantage is proximity: the Navy Yard hosts major academic health facilities, and the Orange Line and Zakim Bridge put teaching hospitals and university clinics minutes away. ⚑ If you want the MGH Institute of Health Professions Speech, Language & Literacy Center named as a Navy Yard sliding-scale option, verify it is currently accepting pediatric clients before publish. Multilingual households are common in and around Charlestown, so it's worth asking whether an SLP evaluates in both of your child's languages rather than English only.
Most families start with a 60–90 minute evaluation, then move into weekly 30–45 minute sessions. Clinics often coordinate speech alongside OT or feeding work when a child needs more than one discipline.
Below are the speech providers active in Charlestown. First, here's what local parents tell us they wish they'd known before the first call.
What to expect
The first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — play-based assessment, a parent interview, standardized measures where age-appropriate, and a written report with goals. Bring pediatrician notes, any prior IEP or IFSP, hearing screening results, and a short list of the words or sounds you're hearing at home.
Insurance — MassHealth
MassHealth covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for members under 21 under EPSDT. Coverage runs through your ACO/MCO — Suffolk County families commonly report WellSense Health Plan (BMC HealthNet), Tufts Health Together, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, and Fallon 365 Care. ⚑ Verify plan list at publish. Prior authorization after the evaluation is typically required, and re-authorization at intervals is common.
Insurance — commercial
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Cigna, and Aetna commercial plans typically reimburse pediatric speech therapy with prior authorization after evaluation. Visit caps and "developmental delay" exclusions vary a lot between plans — ask specifically whether developmental (not just post-injury or post-surgical) speech therapy is covered.
Typical wait times (reported, varies)
Reported Greater Boston patterns — teletherapy-first practices shortest, solo private practices next, hospital-affiliated and university clinics longest, sometimes by several months. Charlestown's small local list means waits here track the wider Boston market more than the neighborhood. Ask for the current wait in weeks and ask about cancellation lists.
Under 3 — start sooner
Massachusetts Early Intervention (Part C, MA Department of Public Health) serves birth to 3, requires no diagnosis, and is provided at no cost to families. Referral/info: Family TIES of Massachusetts, 1-800-905-8437 ⚑. Services are often delivered in the home or child care setting. An IFSP follows an eligibility determination.
Age 3 and up — school route
Boston Public Schools evaluates for speech-language services under IDEA and Chapter 766. Put your evaluation request in writing to the school's special education contact; Massachusetts regulations set timelines in school working days from your written consent. A school IEP and private therapy can run in parallel.
Frequently asked questions — Speech Therapy in Charlestown, MA
How long is the wait for pediatric speech therapy in Charlestown, MA?
Waits vary by provider type and are typically reported as shortest at teletherapy-first practices, longer at solo private practices, and longest at hospital-affiliated and university clinics, where families sometimes report several months. Because Charlestown has a small number of listed speech providers, local waits generally track the wider Greater Boston market. Ask each practice for its current wait in weeks and whether it keeps a cancellation list. For children under three, Massachusetts Early Intervention is a separate path that does not depend on private wait-lists.
Does MassHealth cover speech therapy for children in Charlestown?
Yes. MassHealth covers medically necessary speech-language therapy for members under 21 under the federal EPSDT requirement. Coverage is administered through your MassHealth ACO or MCO — plans Suffolk County families commonly report include WellSense Health Plan (BMC HealthNet), Tufts Health Together, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, and Fallon 365 Care. Prior authorization after the initial evaluation is typically required, and periodic re-authorization is common. Confirm the specifics with your plan before the first visit.
What does a speech evaluation cost in the Charlestown area without insurance?
Self-pay pricing varies by practice and is typically reported in the Greater Boston market as a few hundred dollars for a 60 to 90 minute evaluation, with ongoing 30 to 45 minute sessions priced per visit. Some practices offer sliding-scale fees, and university-affiliated training clinics in the Boston area are often reported as lower cost. Ask each provider directly for its current self-pay rate and whether it provides a superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Can my child get speech therapy through Boston Public Schools instead?
For children age three and older, Boston Public Schools evaluates for speech-language services under IDEA and Massachusetts Chapter 766. Charlestown is served by BPS. Submit your evaluation request in writing to the school's special education contact, since Massachusetts timelines run from the date of your written consent and are counted in school working days. School services are provided at no cost and are based on educational need. Many families keep both a school IEP and private therapy, because the two are scoped differently.
My child is under three — what is the fastest path in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Early Intervention, run by the Department of Public Health under Part C of IDEA, serves children from birth to age three. No diagnosis or physician referral is required — parents can refer directly — and services are provided at no cost to families. Referral and information are available through Family TIES of Massachusetts at 1-800-905-8437. After an evaluation and eligibility determination, an Individualized Family Service Plan is developed, and services are frequently delivered in the home or child care setting.
Can we find a bilingual speech-language pathologist near Charlestown?
Bilingual and bilingual-supported evaluations are available in the Greater Boston area, though availability by specific language varies and the pool is smaller than for English-only services. Ask directly whether the SLP evaluates in both of your child's languages or works with a trained interpreter, since assessing in only one language can misrepresent what a bilingual child actually knows. Massachusetts Early Intervention and Boston Public Schools are also required to address language access as part of the evaluation process.
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Information is provided for general guidance and may change. Always verify directly with the program, plan, or provider before relying on these details for treatment decisions.
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4 Speech Therapists in Charlestown
Adrianna Calhoun, M.S SLP
Charlestown, MA
Speech-Language Pathology provider in Charlestown, MA
617-829-3003
Andrea Banks
Charlestown, MA
Speech-Language Pathology provider in Charlestown, MA
617-955-0656
Brittany Andris
Charlestown, MA
Speech-Language Pathology provider in Charlestown, MA
617-829-3003
Katherine Batterton, MS CCC-SLP
Charlestown, MA
Speech-Language Pathology provider in Charlestown, MA
617-337-5757
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About Speech Therapy for Children in Charlestown, MA
Speech Therapy can make a significant difference in your child's development. If you're looking for pediatric speech therapy providers in Charlestown, our directory can help you find qualified, experienced therapists who specialize in working with children.
What is Speech Therapy?
Speech-language pathologists help children with communication challenges including speech delays, language disorders, stuttering, and articulation difficulties.
Finding the Right Speech Therapist in Charlestown
When choosing a speech therapy provider for your child in Charlestown, Massachusetts, consider factors such as their experience with your child's specific needs, accepted insurance plans, location convenience, and whether they offer in-clinic, in-home, or telehealth sessions.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Speech Therapy
Early intervention is key for pediatric therapy. If you notice your child struggling with age-appropriate milestones, talk to your pediatrician about whether speech therapy might help. Many families in Charlestown find that starting therapy early leads to better outcomes.