Marlboro, MA | Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention
Thom Marlboro Area is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive, and family-centered early intervention services to infants, toddlers, their families, and others in the community who care for them. Our nurses, social workers, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, mental health counselors, educators, and other specialists are passionate about supporting families and young children. If you have a concern regarding your child’s development, please contact us.
201 Boston Post Road West, Suite 101
Marlborough, MA 01752
Communities We Serve:
- Marlborough
- Westborough
- Northborough
- Hudson
- Southborough
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"I went from feeling powerless by the circumstances under which my child was born, to feeling powerful by the knowledge of how to specifically help my son.”
Services We Provide
▸ Early Intervention
Early Intervention (EI) in Massachusetts is a statewide, family-centered, developmental service. Thom Child & Family Services offers the earliest possible intervention and support for children birth to three years old and their families. Children can be eligible based upon developmental delays, identified disabilities, or certain birth or environmental circumstances that can put development at risk. Early Intervention services are provided in a child’s natural environment. Regular visits with Early Intervention providers can occur at home, at childcare, and in other community settings.
Our Locations
Early Intervention Programs
Playgroups
Play is how children make sense of the world. It teaches them to think, solve problems, and connect with others. Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention Program offers infant and toddler playgroups Monday through Friday at our Marlborough Center.
Our groups welcome all children enrolled in Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention Program from birth to three years old. We are also happy to include children from the community who are not enrolled for a small fee. Scholarships are available for families who may need financial assistance.
We offer two types of groups: some are designed for parents and children to participate together, creating shared experiences and opportunities to learn side by side; while others are structured just for children, giving them space to explore, play, and build independence with the support of our trained staff.
Each group is uniquely designed to reflect the needs and interests of the children attending, yet all share a common foundation. Every group provides a language‑rich, nurturing, and safe environment where children can explore, play, and learn together within a consistent routine. Activities may include free play, dramatic play, exploratory art, sensory experiences, snack time, and circle time with music and movement.
If you are interested in learning more about our groups, please speak with your child’s service coordinator to explore the options available for your family. If you need additional information, you are always welcome to call the Center at 508‑624‑0304.
Our playgroups support children by:
- Supporting each child’s individual learning process
- Providing choices that help build self‑confidence
- Promoting early problem‑solving skills
- Facilitating opportunities to negotiate, cooperate, and develop peer relationships
- Creating a sense of safety and security through consistent routines
- Teaching self‑control and self‑regulation skills
- Offering developmentally appropriate activities and expectations
Other Program Services
Workshops and Support for community providers and families on the following topics:
- Behavior
- Parent Infant Massage
- Child Development – all areas
- Identifying developmental concerns
- Consultation to childcare and other community providers
- Community Developmental Screenings
Latest News From Our Office
Thom Child and Family Services Welcomes New Program Director at Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention
Thom Child and Family Services is pleased to announce that Paula Cayon will be stepping into the role of Program Director for Thom Mystic Valley Early […]
Celebrating Anne Marsh and Her Remarkable Impact on Early Intervention
Thom Child and Family Services is honored to celebrate the upcoming retirement of Anne Marsh, Program Director of Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention in Woburn, and […]A Warm Welcome: Thom Springfield Team Gathers to Greet New Program Director
The Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services team recently came together for a special staff meeting and celebration to officially welcome our new Program Director, Allison Henry. […]
Meet Our Staff
Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention
Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention is in the business of helping children and their families achieve their goals. We recognize that our success depends on the skills and experience of the people who work for us. Thom Marlboro Area employs more than 50 full and part-time staff members: therapists, teachers, nurses and social workers, several of whom are fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Meet some of our dedicated staff:
Suzanne is passionate about helping families navigate the process of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. She is a Developmental Specialist with more than 10 years experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD. She has worked in both private and public school settings as a Behavior Consultant and Applied Behavior Analysis Lead Instructor.
Julie is a Physical Therapist with a keen interest in body tension and movement and how it impacts the body systems of infants. She has worked at non-profits, as well as private day schools, to help children and students with disabilities.
Our Specialists
- Speech & Language Pathologists
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Developmental Educators
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Interpreters – Spanish and Portuguese
- Assistant Teachers
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Music Therapists