Our Heart
Welcome to our cozy clinic, a place where children feel safe to learn and grow. We believe in the power of play to help your child reach important milestones. Whether they are learning to talk, trying new foods, or gaining strength, we are by your side every step of the way. We match our therapy to your child's personality so they can feel brave and capable. We know that when kids feel supported, they can do amazing things. We are so happy to help your family thrive.
Specialized Training & Expert Support
Clinical Expertise
Our professional team possesses clinical expertise in:
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Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration
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Self-Regulation and Emotional Regulation
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Interoception (Body Awareness)
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Anxiety and Stress Management
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ADHD and Executive Functioning Skills
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Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
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Social Skills and Peer Relationships
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Fine Motor Development and Handwriting
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Visual Motor Integration
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Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills
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Gross Motor Development and Coordination
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Balance and Postural Control
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Motor Planning and Praxis
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Primitive Reflex Assessment and Integration Strategies
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Toe Walking
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Torticollis and Early Childhood Development
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Feeding and Mealtime Challenges
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Oral Motor and Myofunctional Development
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Sensory-Based Feeding Difficulties
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School Readiness Skills
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Expressive and Receptive Language Delays
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Articulation and Phonological Disorders
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Social Pragmatics
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Fluency Disorders
Specific Programs We Offer
We offer a variety of specialized treatment approaches and therapeutic programs to support each child’s unique strengths and needs, including:
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SOS Approach to Feeding®
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Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT)
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Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking, and Listening
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Integrated Listening Systems® (iLs) and Quickshifts®
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Bal-A-Vis-X®
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Handwriting Without Tears®
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Kinesiology Taping
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Feeding Therapy
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Myofunctional Therapy
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Parent Coaching and Home Programs
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Social Skills Support
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Executive Functioning Interventions
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Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT)
Our Specialized Services
Occupational Therapy
Children’s skills are carefully assessed, and individualized treatment plans are developed to meet each child where they are while gently challenging them to grow through a developmentally informed, bottom-up approach. Play-based therapy using a variety of sensory-motor equipment is at the heart of every session, helping children stay engaged, regulated, and motivated to explore new skills. Family involvement is encouraged so that progress carries over into home, school, and everyday routines.
Empowering children through expert care tailored to their unique developmental journey and milestones.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy supports your child’s ability to understand and use language to connect, communicate, and participate in everyday life. We focus on speech sound production, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and play skills, using engaging, play-based activities that help children feel safe, confident, and successful as they learn. Therapy is individualized to each child’s needs, and we partner closely with families to support carryover at home, school, and in the community.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy helps children who struggle with picky eating, limited food variety, or difficulty chewing and swallowing. Assessment looks at oral motor skills, including the lips, tongue, and jaw—as well as sensory processing and how it impacts a child’s experience with different food textures, tastes, and smells.
Children are encouraged to explore food through play in a supportive, non-threatening way. Food choices are carefully selected to target both sensory and oral motor development while gently supporting the developmental steps to successful mealtimes. We work closely with caregivers to establish positive mealtime routines and strategies that support progress at home and reduce stress for the whole family.
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy focuses on how the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue work together to support breathing, eating, and speech. We use gentle, child-friendly exercises and play-based activities to promote healthy oral habits, improved breathing patterns, and clearer speech.
Treatment plans are individualized to each child, and we collaborate closely with families and other providers to support carryover and long-term success.
Our Care Team
Meet the dedicated specialists who nurture your child's growth with a child-centered approach.
Jacquie Pierro, MS, OTR/L
Owner,
Occupational Therapist,
Feeding Specialist
Jacquie graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2012. She has dedicated her career to pediatrics. Jacquie has worked in various out-patient pediatric settings throughout her career, and has experience working at a short-term rehabilitation center as well. Jacquie finds great joy in collaborating with families to support their goals. She chose OT, and specifically pediatrics, because she loves helping children discover what motivates them, and to empower them to meet new milestones. When Jacquie is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children.
Stephanie Bengali, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist,
Feeding Specialist
Stephanie is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist who received her master’s degree from Boston University in 2012. She began her clinical experience working with adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries at an inpatient rehabilitation center. While Stephanie immensely enjoyed her work with this population, she decided to transition her career back to her original passion of working with children at an outpatient pediatric clinic in early 2018. Stephanie took a brief absence from her career to raise her own two children; however, her love for Occupational Therapy persisted. She continued to take courses to advance her clinical knowledge and skills in the areas of pediatric feeding therapy, sensory integration therapy, childhood and infant development, and interoception techniques. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending her time with her husband and daughters, traveling, and hiking with her very energetic dog!
Alexis Boodry OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Feeding Specialist
Alexis (Lexi) is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in MA & NH who received her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 2023. Lexi has always had a strong passion for pediatrics and has gained experience in various pediatric settings including outpatient, school, and early intervention. She recognizes the importance of building impactful relationships with her patients and their families & values the opportunity to get to know each individual on a deeper level. Lexi also has experience working with adults in various inpatient settings. In her free time, Lexi enjoys spending time with her husband, family & friends, traveling & spending time outdoors whether for long walks or time at the beach!
Erin Subatis, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Feeding Specialist
Erin is a licensed and registered occupational therapist who received her master’s degree in 2009 from the University of New England. She began her career as a travel therapist in New Mexico, working with the geriatric population in a post-acute setting. After returning to Massachusetts, Erin spent 13 years with Boston Public Schools, supporting children from early intervention through high school and transition. Most recently, she has worked with upper elementary students with communication, behavioral, and sensory needs. Erin values caregiver communication and training and loves building strategies that help children be more independent at school and at home. When she is not working, she enjoys knitting, running, and spending time with her family.
Megan Sambuco, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Feeding Specialist
Myofunctional Therapist
Megan graduated from NOVA Southeastern University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017. Throughout her career she has worked with both pediatric and adult populations; however, Megan’s true passion lies in the pediatric therapy world. Megan has developed experience with children of all ages in various settings including outpatient, school-based and home services. She believes that building rapport with children and their caregivers helps facilitate success both in and outside of treatment. Megan embraces play-based learning to encourage communication growth, believing that children acquire and generalize skills most effectively when learning experiences are engaging and motivating. When Megan is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, cooking new recipes, and taking family walks with her dog.
We are currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mass General Brigham plans.
In-Network
Insurance, Billing & Options
Our goal is to make the financial aspect of therapy easy and accessible so your family can focus entirely on your child's developmental success.
We are an out-of-network provider for other plans, but we gladly provide monthly superbills for you to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement.
Out-of-Network & Superbills
We also offer private pay rates as a flexible option to help families access the care their child needs.
Private Pay & Simple Fees
Get in Touch with Our Specialists
We're here to answer any questions you have about our pediatric therapy services and how we can best support your family.
Email Us
info@meetingmilestones.com
Direct Call
978-312-7412
Fax
351-444-6031
Clinic Location
32-34 Market Street
Ipswich MA 01938