Sensory Therapy Place is a pediatric occupational therapy clinic and OT-curated sensory wellness brand founded by Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L. We help parents understand and support their child's nervous system through clinical therapy, parent education, and sensory tools selected by occupational therapists. Our clinics are located in Brewer and Scarborough, Maine, with telehealth pediatric OT available nationwide.

Pediatric occupational therapy is clinical care that helps children regulate their nervous system, integrate primitive reflexes, and develop the sensory, motor, and emotional skills needed for daily life. At Sensory Therapy Place, our pediatric OT approach combines neurodevelopmental assessment, sensory integration, and parent coaching. Treatment is appropriate for children with sensory processing differences, autism, ADHD, anxiety, motor delays, and emotional dysregulation.

Sensory processing is how the brain receives, organizes, and responds to information from the eight sensory systems — sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, proprioception, vestibular, and interoception. When a child has sensory processing differences, their nervous system over-registers or under-registers sensory input, which can show up as meltdowns, fidgeting, picky eating, or trouble with transitions. At Sensory Therapy Place, our pediatric OT team assesses your child's sensory profile and builds a clinical plan to support regulation.

Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns — like the Moro reflex, ATNR, and STNR — that emerge before birth and should integrate by 6 to 12 months of age. When a reflex stays active past its developmental window, it can interfere with coordination, focus, emotional regulation, and learning. Sensory Therapy Place specializes in primitive reflex integration as part of pediatric occupational therapy in Brewer and Scarborough, Maine.

Common signs your child may benefit from pediatric occupational therapy include meltdowns over clothing tags or noise, trouble sitting still, picky eating beyond typical preferences, delayed motor skills, and emotional dysregulation that doesn't match the situation. Sensory Therapy Place offers a free 3-minute Sensory Profile Screener and a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide. If multiple signs are present, a formal pediatric OT evaluation is the recommended next step.

Yes. Pediatric occupational therapy is one of the most evidence-supported clinical approaches for children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation because it addresses the underlying nervous system regulation rather than just the surface behavior. At Sensory Therapy Place, Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L, builds neurodevelopmental treatment plans that combine sensory integration, primitive reflex integration, and parent coaching tailored to these profiles.

Pediatric occupational therapy is most effective between ages 2 and 12, when the nervous system has the most neuroplasticity, but children of any age — including teens — can benefit. Sensory Therapy Place accepts patients from infancy through adolescence and adjusts the clinical approach to developmental stage. Earlier intervention typically produces faster gains, but it is never too late to support a child's sensory regulation.

Yes. Pediatric occupational therapy at Sensory Therapy Place includes feeding and oral motor support for children with oral sensory seeking, oral defensiveness, and food selectivity. Our pediatric OT team uses sensory-based feeding strategies and oral motor exercises tailored to your child's specific sensory profile. Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L, evaluates each child's oral sensory needs as part of a complete neurodevelopmental assessment.

Sensory Therapy Place operates two clinic locations in Maine: our original clinic in Brewer (serving Bangor and central Maine) and our newer clinic in Scarborough (serving Portland and southern Maine). We also offer telehealth pediatric OT consultations to families nationwide. Email service@sensorytherapyplace.com or book a free 15-minute screening to find the right fit.

Yes — Sensory Therapy Place offers telehealth pediatric occupational therapy and parent coaching consultations to families across the United States. Telehealth is appropriate for parent education sessions, primitive reflex screening guidance, sensory diet design, and follow-up care. Some children benefit most from a hybrid model that combines in-clinic Maine visits with telehealth sessions in between.

Pediatric OT evaluation and treatment fees at Sensory Therapy Place vary by service type and session length, with a free 15-minute sensory screening included before any paid appointment. Most families budget for weekly or biweekly sessions over a 3 to 9 month course of care. Email service@sensorytherapyplace.com for current pricing and to discuss your child's likely care plan.

Sensory Therapy Place is currently a private-pay pediatric occupational therapy clinic, and we provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Many families use HSA and FSA funds toward sessions and sensory tool purchases. Verify with your insurance carrier whether out-of-network OT services are eligible for reimbursement before booking.

Most families notice nervous system regulation shifts within 4 to 8 weekly sessions, with measurable skill gains by 12 weeks. At Sensory Therapy Place, pediatric OT plans are reviewed every 12 weeks against developmental goals and parent-reported progress. Children with retained primitive reflexes or complex sensory processing profiles typically benefit from 6 to 9 months of consistent care.

A first pediatric OT evaluation at Sensory Therapy Place includes a parent interview, sensory profile assessment, primitive reflex screening, and structured play-based observation of motor and regulation skills. The evaluation usually takes 60 to 90 minutes, after which Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L, or a member of our clinical team reviews findings and outlines a treatment plan. Parents leave with a written summary and concrete first steps.

Every sensory product at Sensory Therapy Place is selected by our pediatric occupational therapy team — led by Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L — through the lens of clinical practice. We do not carry products we wouldn't use in our own clinics in Brewer and Scarborough, Maine. When you shop with Sensory Therapy Place, you are getting an OT-informed recommendation, not a generic toy store item.

Sensory Therapy Place offers a 30-day return window on unused sensory products in original condition. If a product doesn't fit your child's sensory profile, contact service@sensorytherapyplace.com and we'll help you find a better match or process a return. For questions about whether a specific tool is right for your child, book a free 15-minute OT consultation before purchase.

Many families use HSA and FSA funds for both pediatric occupational therapy services and OT-recommended sensory tools from Sensory Therapy Place. Eligibility depends on your specific plan, so confirm with your HSA/FSA administrator before purchase. We provide receipts and superbills suitable for reimbursement submission.