What The Lark Center does

The Lark Center is a private-pay, multidisciplinary therapeutic services practice headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, serving neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults (newborn through age 30) and their families across the greater Boston area. The organization was founded by Rebecca Erwin, OTR/L (Miss Becca), a licensed occupational therapist, and operates two physical locations: the Meadow Location at 629 Washington St and the Sky Location at 91a Central St. Its core service mix spans Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Feeding Therapy — each delivered in 45-minute individual sessions at $180–$200 per session — alongside age-banded Social Groups capped at 5–6 participants with 1–2 clinicians, priced at $100 per 60-minute session. The clinical model is explicitly neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and client-led, positioning the practice in opposition to compliance-based ABA methodologies.

The Lark Center extends beyond individual therapy into two subscription day programs — MeadowLARK (a preschool alternative for ages 2–6, $150/day, MWF mornings, September–June) and SkyLARK (a participant-directed young adult program for ages 18–30, $200/day, Tue–Thu) — plus a Summer Program and Summer Intensives that intensify utilization of facilities during off-season months. Additional offerings include Music Therapy, Therapeutic Education, Professional Development Training for external organizations, the TLC Education Hub (an online community on Mighty Network), and the TLC Recommends curated resource page. A branded merchandise store (Lark Store via Bonfire) channels 100% of proceeds to financial aid for client families.

Commercially, The Lark Center operates as a fully bootstrapped, direct-to-consumer practice with no disclosed venture or institutional funding, no parent company, and no insurance contracting — relying entirely on private-pay client fees, with superbills provided on request for out-of-network reimbursement pursuit. Intake is a $350 multidisciplinary collaborative assessment, after which clients are typically placed in services within 1–2 weeks; referral intake averages 3 weeks. Marketing is executed via the company's Squarespace website, the Lark Lowdown blog, the TLC Education Hub community, email, and direct community outreach to schools, daycares, libraries, and healthcare providers in the Norwood area. Pricing for MeadowLARK is scheduled to rise to $175/day for 2026–2027, signaling demand-side strength.

Name

The Lark Center

Legal name

The Lark Center

Website

https://thelarkcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lark Center is a private-pay, neurodiversity-affirming multidisciplinary therapy practice in Norwood, MA delivering occupational, physical, speech, mental health, and feeding therapy plus the MeadowLARK and SkyLARK day programs and social groups for neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Developmental Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ), Pediatric Physical Therapy & Developmental Rehab (HSADAIAE), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Neurodiversity-affirming care
• Developmental therapy
• Therapeutic day programs
• Occupational therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Services: Session-based occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health counseling, and feeding therapy. Intake assessment at $350 generates a summary report, treatment plan, and recommendations. Individual sessions range from $180-$200 per 45-minute session.
2. Group Therapy Services: Social groups and group therapies priced at $100 per 60-minute session. Groups include toddler/preschool age groups, elementary aged groups, middle and high school groups, and young adult groups.
3. Day Programs - MeadowLARK: Therapeutic preschool alternative program billed at $150 per day (or $175/day for 2026-2027). Monthly tuition calculated based on daily rate and number of program days. Average monthly tuition for 3 days/week is approximately $2,000.
4. Day Programs - SkyLARK: Young adult therapeutic education program billed at $200 per day. Monthly tuition calculated based on $200 per day and number of days in the month.
5. Summer Program: Summer therapeutic program for ages 2-8 running 8 weeks, Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm. Pricing appears to be session-based.
6. Consulting Services: Caregiver education or coaching, advocacy, training schools, attending IEP meetings, seeking financial support, navigating guardianships, and guardianship evaluations.
7. Lark Store Merchandise: 100% of store proceeds support financial aid for Lark families. Merchandise includes hoodies, shirts with the Skylark bird design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Lark Center provides multidisciplinary therapeutic services including individual therapies (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Feeding Therapy), age-based Social Groups, and two therapeutic day programs (MeadowLARK preschool alternative for ages 2-6 and SkyLARK young adult program for ages 18-30), plus a Summer Program and Professional Development Training. All services use a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, client-led clinical model delivered in person at two Norwood, MA locations. The center operates as a private pay organization, charging per-session, per-day, or monthly tuition fees.

Product overview

The Lark Center is a neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic services provider offering a multidisciplinary model of care. The core offerings include individual therapies (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Feeding Therapy) delivered in 45-minute sessions, plus Social Groups for various age groups. The company operates two day programs: MeadowLARK for ages 2-6 (preschool alternative meeting MWF mornings) and SkyLARK for young adults 18-30 (independent living preparation program meeting Tue-Thu). Seasonal offerings include a Summer Program for ages 2-8 and Summer Social Groups. Additional services include Music Therapy, Therapeutic Education, and Professional Development Training for organizations. The company also maintains online resources including the TLC Education Hub and TLC Recommends, plus a Lark Store for branded merchandise. All services emphasize neurodiversity-affirming practices and client autonomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyLARK: A launch pad for young adults (ages 18-30) who have goals of increased independence with self-care, relationships, employment, higher education, and independent living. The program is participant-directed and recreation-based.
• MeadowLARK
• The LARK Store
• TLC Education Hub

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Addresses neurological, sensory, cognitive, motor, and visual skills to help individuals access personal goals; adapts the environment to support function, mental health, and satisfaction. Delivered in 45-minute sessions at $180-$200 per session. For children, teens, and young adults with developmental needs.
• Physical Therapy Increases access to and safety in the physical environment, participation in preferred motor activities, decreases pain, removes physical barriers, and enhances confidence. Delivered in 45-minute sessions at $180-$200 per session.
• Speech Therapy Enhances communication through a total communication approach, decreases frustration, increases access to preferred social experiences, builds authentic relationships, and supports effective advocacy. Delivered in 45-minute sessions at $180-$200 per session.
• Mental Health Counseling Processes thoughts, feelings, and experiences through participation in meaningful activities such as art, music, play, and recreation to gain confidence coping with stress, anxiety, and big feelings. Delivered in 45-minute sessions at $180-$200 per session.
• Feeding Therapy Increases comfort and confidence around food and mealtimes, food repertoire, oral motor skills, feeding safety, and nutritional intake while enhancing family mealtimes. Delivered in 45-minute sessions at $180-$200 per session.
• Social Groups Age-specific groups capped at 5-6 participants with 1-2 clinicians, teaching skills naturalistically through play and personal interests. Includes toddler/preschool, elementary, middle/high school, and young adult groups. Priced at $100 per 60-minute session.
• MeadowLARK Preschool Alternative Program Multidisciplinary therapeutic preschool alternative for children ages 2-6 targeting 5 developmental domains (physical, communication, cognitive, social-emotional, personal/adaptive) through integrated OT, speech, counseling, and education via play. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00-12:00. Tuition $150/day (current) or $175/day (2026-2027), with monthly billing averaging approximately $2,000/month for 3 days/week.
• SkyLARK Young Adult Program Therapeutic education launch pad for young adults ages 18-30 with goals of increased independence in self-care, relationships, employment, higher education, and independent living. Participant-directed and recreation-based with clinician support. Meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00-1:00. Tuition $200/day with monthly billing.
• Summer Program Therapeutic summer program for children ages 2-8 providing intensive therapy through play, recreation, and social interaction. Runs 8 weeks Tuesday through Friday 9:00am-2:00pm.
• Music Therapy Board-certified music therapist supports mental health, social engagement, language development, motor coordination, and sensory exploration in individual or small group sessions using instruments, props, visuals, movements, and other modalities.
• Therapeutic Education Special education staff with therapeutic training implementing strategies and supporting cognitive processes, life skills, social engagement, and academic access through accommodations and modifications.
• Professional Development Training Customized neurodiversity-affirming training for libraries, hospitals, schools, daycares, police, fire departments, and other organizations. Covers neurodiversity paradigm, accommodation strategies, and affirming language.
• Consulting Services Caregiver education or coaching, advocacy, training schools, attending IEP meetings, seeking financial support, navigating guardianships, and guardianship evaluations.
• Lark Store Merchandise Apparel including hoodies and shirts featuring the Skylark bird design. 100% of proceeds support financial aid for Lark families.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lift Every Child FoundationminorOthersCharity organization that provides funding for therapy services. The Lark Center refers families to this foundation as a potential source of financial assistance for therapy costs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cortica: Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy provider combining ABA, OT, speech, and medical services under a neurodiversity-informed framework. Most directly comparable public-facing peer given its integrated pediatric therapy model and explicit positioning away from pure compliance-based ABA.

Broad incumbents

• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): Multi-state provider of ABA and related pediatric therapy services. Comparable on geographic expansion strategy and service breadth in pediatric developmental therapy, though ABA-led.
• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-state pediatric autism therapy provider with a clinical model spanning diagnostic, ABA, and family support services. Overlaps on pediatric neurodevelopmental therapy but is significantly larger and more ABA-centric than Lark.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Large multi-site pediatric autism therapy network offering ABA, OT, speech, and feeding therapy. Comparable on service mix and target population but operates predominantly under a compliance-based ABA model and at much greater scale across multiple states.
• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state pediatric ABA provider serving children with autism and developmental delays. Comparable as a scaled center-based pediatric therapy operator in a similar payer and family demographic.
• Bierman Autism Centers: Pediatric ABA provider operating across several US states with center-based therapy for children with autism. Comparable on center-based pediatric developmental therapy model.
• Behavioral Innovations: National pediatric ABA provider with clinics across multiple states. Comparable on center-based delivery to neurodivergent children, but its ABA-centric methodology diverges from Lark's positioning.
• Surpass Behavioral Health: Multi-state provider of center-based ABA and pediatric therapy services for children with autism. Comparable in operating model (center-based, multidisciplinary therapy for kids with developmental needs) but ABA-focused.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US providers of pediatric ABA and related behavioral health services across 13+ states. Relevant as a scaled comparator in pediatric autism therapy, though its ABA-first methodology differs from Lark's neurodiversity-affirming model.

Regional players

• Pediatric Therapy Associates: Regional pediatric OT/PT/speech therapy practice serving children with developmental needs. Comparable on multidisciplinary outpatient pediatric therapy model, though operating in a different geography and without Lark's neurodiversity-affirming branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-lark-center-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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