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Sensory Innovation Therapies

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Sensory Innovation Therapies

Providing pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and special education tutoring in St. Lucie, Martin, & Palm Beach Counties.

My name is Leah Dunleavy, M.A., BCBA, OTR/L, OTD and I am an occupational therapist specialized in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with sensory processing difficulties. In addition to being an occupational therapist, I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and use my knowledge in behavior analysis to better understand how the surrounding events, environments, and performance impact participation and independence in everyday activities. My goal is to address the challenges that are impacting participation and independence through using a child and family’s strengths. By incorporating the family into treatment, caregivers learn how to best set up their child’s lives for everyday success. Sessions occur in the home or school environments to address challenges in the naturalistic environments.

03/23/2026

🎉 Welcome to SIT, Molly! 🎉

We’re so excited to have our new remote Speech Therapist on the team! 💻🗣️

With 10 years of experience, Molly has worked across the lifespan:from pediatrics to geriatrics, in settings like schools, daycares, clinics, home health, and teletherapy! 🙌

But what truly stands out? 💫
Her passion for helping others find their voice and build meaningful connections!

At SIT, we believe communication is more than just words, it’s connection, confidence, and being understood! ❤️

And we know Molly brings all of that (and more!) to the families we serve 🤗

✨ To learn more about Molly, visit here:
https://sensoryinnovationtherapies.com/our-team/

03/16/2026

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Craft Fun!

Get creative with this simple St. Patrick’s Day hat craft! Kids will love cutting, gluing, and decorating their own festive hat. It’s a fun way to work on fine motor skills, creativity, and following directions. ✏️

A fun and festive activity for kids to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🌈

Tag us if you try this craft! We’d love to see your creations! 📸

03/09/2026

🎉 Meet Denise, Our New COTA!

We’re excited to welcome Denise, our new Remote Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, to the Sensory Innovation Therapies team! 💙

🌟 Denise brings 13+ years of experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and is passionate about supporting kids with attention, sensory, regulation, and developmental challenges. She uses a holistic, child-centered approach that highlights each child’s strengths while empowering families every step of the way.

🌟 Denise is also NBCOT certified, a DIR-Floortime provider, an AOTA Fieldwork Educator, and trained in ADOS-2 through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center.

We’re so excited to have her on our team! 💙✨
To learn more about Denise, click here:
https://sensoryinnovationtherapies.com/our-team/
💙

03/06/2026

Notice your child slouching 😴, getting tired quickly 📝, or avoiding playground climbing 🧗‍♂️? These could be signs they need core strengthening support 💪.

03/02/2026

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 💛

Every child grows at their own pace, and sometimes they need a little extra support to reach their full potential. Pediatric OT, PT, and Speech Therapy can help children with:

✏️ Occupational Therapy - Building fine motor skills, coordination, sensory regulation, and independence in daily activities
🏃 Physical Therapy - Strength, balance, gross motor skills, and confidence in movement
🗣️ Speech Therapy - Communication, language, social skills, and confidence in expressing themselves

Early support makes a big difference, and every child’s abilities deserve to be celebrated 🌈

02/27/2026

Letter practice just got FUN with shaving cream! 🪒🫧 This sensory activity helps kids explore textures while building fine motor skills and confidence with letter formation! ✍️💛

02/23/2026

🗣️ What is AAC?

AAC stands for Augmentative & Alternative Communication. It includes tools that help children communicate when speech is limited, unclear, or not always reliable.

AAC can look like:
• 🖼️ Picture cards
• 📋 Communication boards
• 📅 Visual supports
• 📱 Speech-generating devices

AAC helps children:
• 🙋 Ask for what they need
• ✋ Say “stop” or “all done”
• 💬 Express feelings like “mad” or “scared”
• 🏠 Participate more fully at home and school

When children have a reliable way to communicate, frustration often decreases — and regulation improves. 🧠✨

And no — AAC does not prevent speech. Supporting communication in any form can actually encourage language development. 🗣️💛

If your child is becoming frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood, it may be helpful to ask:
👉 Does my child have access to functional communication?

Communication builds confidence, connection, and independence. 🌟💛

02/20/2026

Did you know that the tiny space between your child’s thumb and index finger can impact their handwriting?✏️

It’s called the thumb web space — and when it stays open, the hand has better stability and control for forming letters!👏

02/16/2026

🦶 Toe Walking in Kids: When Should You Worry?

It’s common to see little ones walk on their toes, especially when they’re first learning to walk. But if toe walking continues past age 2–3, it may be worth taking a closer look 👀

Here’s what parents should know:

✨ Occasional toe walking can be part of normal development.
✨ Frequent or constant toe walking may be linked to:

-Tight calf muscles or limited ankle range
-Sensory processing differences (seeking or avoiding input)
-Motor coordination challenges
-Neurological or developmental conditions

🚩 Red flags to watch for:

-Your child cannot walk flat-footed even when asked
-One foot toe walks more than the other
-Frequent tripping or balance issues
-Complaints of leg pain or fatigue

👣 In pediatric therapy (OT or PT), we look at the whole child—strength, flexibility, balance, sensory processing, and functional skills. Early support can prevent muscle tightness and long-term walking changes 💛

If you’re in Florida and have questions about your child’s walking pattern, we’re here to help!

Drop your questions below ⬇️ or send us a message!

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Palm City, FL

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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+17724103499

Website

http://www.sensoryinnovationtherapies.com/links

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