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Our clinical model was developed at Boston Children's Hospital by leading developmental experts and is grounded in evidence-based practices. Peer-reviewed studies support our model, so you can refer with confidence knowing your patients are receiving care that meets your standard.
We view ourselves as a true extension of your practice. Our team keeps you informed throughout the care journey with transparent, closed-loop communication, so you stay connected to your patient's progress without adding to your workload.
No formal diagnosis required. Refer any patient where you have a concern about developmental progress.
Families are contacted immediately and evaluations are scheduled at their earliest convenience. We handle the coordination so your staff does not have to.
Your patient is matched with an experienced Ladder clinician and begins a personalized treatment plan, delivered virtually in their home environment.
You receive regular progress updates throughout the care journey. Our closed-loop communication keeps you connected without requiring you to chase information down.
Ladder Health offers virtual-first therapy for children aged 0-6 at risk or diagnosed with developmental delay or parental concerns about developmental progress. Our interdisciplinary team—including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists that are experts in virtual-first care delivery—addresses a wide range of developmental conditions.
Our team is equipped to manage a variety of developmental challenges, including but not limited to speech and language delays, motor skill difficulties, sensory processing issues, and social-emotional development concerns. We also recognize that our model may not fit every situation; if that’s the case, we’ll communicate with you and provide recommendations for the most appropriate care.
Commonly treated conditions and concerns include:
Please note, while not suitable for every situation, we can provide on-going, flexible support to augment in-person treatments for the following conditions: Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, Concussion, Post-surgical Care, Aspiration.
If you have any questions or your condition isn't listed, please contact us at hello@ladderhealth.co. We're here to assist you.
Ladder is in-network with most commercial and Medicaid insurance plans, often resulting in minimal to no costs for most families. We’re dedicated to making care accessible and affordable, and offer a Financial Assistance policy to ensure eligible families receive services at no cost.
Referring to Ladder Health is easy and aligns with standard specialist referral workflows. We accept referrals via fax, email, phone, or through our online referral form. Upon receiving a referral, we commit to evaluating each child promptly and providing you with updates on their progress.
If you need to make a quick referral, please use the fax number provided below. No setup is required.
Fax Instructions:
Massachusetts — Fax: 617-993-9698
North Carolina — Fax: 833-896-5765.
No formal diagnosis is necessary prior to referring a child to Ladder Health. We evaluate children based on developmental concerns from various sources and offer a proactive alternative to the 'wait-and-see' approach, addressing early developmental issues before they escalate.
Early intervention is critical in addressing developmental concerns, and as a pediatrician, your recommendation carries significant weight. When discussing Ladder Health with families, you can emphasize that our virtual-first model makes high-quality developmental therapy more accessible, reducing common barriers such as long wait times and geographic limitations.
A simple way to introduce Ladder is:
"Based on what I’ve observed today, I believe your child would really benefit from further evaluation and possibly some extra support. There are different ways to approach this, and one option is Ladder Health, which offers virtual screenings and therapy. Sometimes the hardest part is getting started, and this can be an inexpensive and easy way to get your child plugged in. And the quicker we get started, the better the chances for early progress. I can send a referral today, and their team follows up with you directly.”
"“I appreciate the ease of use and amazing help and insight that actually work! More valuable and productive visits than in person appointments.”
“I spoke to one mom who is working with your company today and she had wonderful things to say about it. She was unsure because her son is autistic but said she is watching him actually mimic and try to say the words.”
“We love love LOVE our therapist. We have made more progress in the few months working with her than the 1+ year we had with our previous therapist.”
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