Project Child

What Project Child does

Project CHILLD is a privately held, for-profit pediatric therapy center headquartered at 5 Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts, founded in 2001 by two occupational therapy practitioners. The organization delivers multi-disciplinary therapy services to children, adolescents, and (via the affiliated TASC Inc. program) adults with developmental, neurological, and mental health conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, Down syndrome, learning challenges, feeding difficulties, and communication deficits. The clinical portfolio spans the lifespan, with the recent addition of TASC Inc. extending care into adulthood through therapeutic community programming.

The service portfolio is built around eight core offerings: Occupational Therapy (with four evaluation tiers: Standard, Sensory Addendum, Extended, and Comprehensive), Speech and Language Therapy, Integrated Sound Therapy (using the Tomatis Method with psychoacoustic techniques), Neurofeedback (EEG-based biofeedback), Interactive Metronome, Medication Management (psychiatric), Psychotherapy, and Group Programs/Social Skills groups. The underlying technology stack includes EEG biofeedback equipment, specialized psychoacoustic listening hardware, Interactive Metronome timing systems, and an AdvancedMD-based patient portal for scheduling, billing, and document management. The clinical staff is composed of board-certified neurofeedback providers, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists, OTs with specialized certifications (SIPT, SOS feeding, trauma-informed care), a nationally board-certified PMHNP, and a licensed clinical social worker, all operating under the leadership of founder Kathy Carley (MS, OTR/L) and CEO Dylan Langelier (MBA).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid insurance and private-pay model. The center participates in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts), and Aetna for eligible services, while extended evaluations, sensory addendums, and out-of-network services are paid privately. GTM is referral-driven, drawing patients from pediatricians, schools, and word-of-mouth, and is supplemented by a digital presence (website, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest) and the Project CHILLD Foundation, launched in Summer 2024 to provide family scholarships and practitioner continuing education grants.

Name

Project Child

Legal name

Project CHILLD LLC

Website

https://projectchilld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project CHILLD is a private, multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy center in Peabody, MA, founded in 2001, delivering occupational therapy, speech therapy, neurofeedback, sound therapy, and mental health services to children and adults with developmental and neurological challenges across New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Related Therapy Services (Speech, Occupational, Physical, Feeding) (EDAJAKAD), Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Speech language therapy
• Neurofeedback services
• Integrated sound therapy
• Developmental therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance-billed therapy services: Therapy services billed through accepted insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts), and Aetna. Some evaluation tiers can be billed to insurance while others are private pay.
2. Private pay services: Certain evaluation tiers (Extended and Comprehensive OT Evaluations, Sensory Addendum) and out-of-network services are paid privately by clients. No online payment available; clients contact office to place card on file.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Project CHILLD is a multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy center that delivers occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, integrated sound therapy (Tomatis Method), neurofeedback, Interactive Metronome, psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, and group social skills programs to children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, neurological, and mental health needs. Services are offered through a sensory-rich clinical environment with multiple evaluation tiers (Standard, Sensory Addendum, Extended, and Comprehensive OT evaluations) and treatment programs delivered by board-certified and specialty-credentialed clinicians.

Product overview

Project CHILLD is a pediatric healthcare center offering a multi-service platform of therapy programs. The core offerings include Occupational Therapy (with four evaluation tiers: Standard, Sensory Addendum, Extended, and Comprehensive), Speech and Language Therapy, Integrated Sound Therapy, Neurofeedback, Medication Management, Psychotherapy, Interactive Metronome, and Group Programs/Social Skills Groups. The organization also operates TASC Inc. as a sub-brand providing adult therapeutic services, and The Project CHILLD Foundation (established 2024) as a nonprofit providing family scholarships and practitioner grants. A Patient Portal through AdvancedMD enables clients to manage appointments and billing. Services are available for children and adults across developmental, neurological, and mental health needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Pediatric occupational therapy services offered in a sensory-rich environment, with multiple evaluation tiers (Standard 1-hour, Sensory Addendum, Extended 90-minute, and Comprehensive multi-visit with school observation) addressing play, self-care, school performance, and social participation for children with developmental, sensory, and neurological needs.
• Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language pathology services for children and adults addressing articulation, phonological awareness, auditory processing, apraxia, dysarthria, stuttering, receptive/expressive language, social pragmatics, and feeding/swallowing difficulties, delivered by certified speech-language pathologists.
• Integrated Sound Therapy Evidence-based listening therapy using the Tomatis Method and psychoacoustic techniques with specialized headphones to re-educate the ear and auditory/vestibular pathways, simultaneously targeting auditory, visual, and vestibular sensory systems with individualized programs.
• Neurofeedback EEG-based biofeedback therapy that measures brainwave activity and uses visual/auditory feedback through computer games or movies to train the brain through operant conditioning, leveraging neuroplasticity for improvements in attention, focus, and brain function.
• Psychotherapy Talk therapy services using communication and interaction between trained professionals and clients to address patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, covering resiliency, communication, coping skills, parent-child interactions, CBT, play therapy, and art therapy modalities.
• Medication Management Psychiatric medication management services across the lifespan delivered by a nationally board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), offering trauma-informed and evidence-based care for ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD.
• Interactive Metronome Brain fitness program using rhythmic beats and millisecond auditory feedback to improve motor timing and brain processing, supporting improvements in attention, reading, memory, speech/language, comprehension, impulsivity, executive functions, motor coordination, and sensory processing, typically delivered over a minimum of 20 sessions.
• Group Programs / Social Skills Groups Group-based programs for various age groups promoting peer interactions, problem-solving, team-building, and sensory/emotional regulation, with themed offerings including In the Zone, Outdoor Fun, Fine Motor Bootcamp, Social Thinking, Back to School Prep, and Fit Kids.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TASC Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTASC Inc. is a related organization serving adults with intellectual, developmental and neurological differences, providing therapeutic community, group-based services, social engagement, and day programming. Both organizations share the same Peabody, MA location and appear to be under common leadership (Dylan Langelier as CEO of Project CHILLD; Danielle Langelier at TASC). The organizations work together to serve clients across the lifespan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• May Institute: Massachusetts-based nonprofit serving children and adults with autism, IDD, and behavioral health needs through schools, clinics, and community programs. Directly comparable as a New England peer providing lifespan services for autism and developmental disabilities.
• Northeast Arc: Massachusetts-based nonprofit supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through clinical, educational, and community programs. Comparable lifespan IDD service model to Project CHILLD's pediatric core plus TASC Inc. adult services.

Direct peers

• Cortica: Multi-modality pediatric therapy provider for autism and neurodevelopmental conditions combining ABA, OT, speech, and developmental medical care. Highly comparable to Project CHILLD's whole-child, multi-discipline therapy model, though operates at significantly larger national scale.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large pediatric ABA and therapy provider for children with autism spectrum disorder offering center-based and home-based services. Comparable to Project CHILLD in pediatric developmental-disorder focus, though concentrated in ABA rather than OT/sound/neurofeedback modalities.
• Hopebridge: Multi-site pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, OT, speech, and diagnostic services for children with autism and developmental delays. Comparable to Project CHILLD in therapy modalities and pediatric focus, but operates as a scaled clinic network across multiple U.S. states.

Broad incumbents

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: New England-based rehabilitation network offering OT, speech, and pediatric therapy services within a larger hospital-affiliated system. Comparable in therapy modalities and New England footprint, but operates as a broader rehabilitation provider rather than a pediatric specialty clinic.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing pediatric OT, speech, and behavioral health services for children with disabilities and developmental delays. Comparable therapy modalities and target population, though operating at national scale across many affiliates.
• Boston Children's Hospital: One of the largest pediatric academic medical centers in the U.S., offering comprehensive OT, speech, and developmental medicine services. Comparable as a New England referral source and competitor for complex pediatric therapy cases, though operates at vastly larger institutional scale.
• Franciscan Children's (Kennedy Donnelly Center): Boston-area pediatric specialty hospital and outpatient provider offering OT, speech, and behavioral health services to children with developmental and behavioral challenges. Comparable in regional pediatric therapy scope and patient population.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Top-ranked U.S. pediatric academic medical center with extensive developmental medicine, OT, and speech-language pathology programs. Comparable in clinical depth and pediatric developmental focus, though at much larger institutional scale and broader geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Project-CHILLD-LLC-182815182904
• Instagraminstagram.com/project.chilld
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pchilld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-chilld

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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