Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Brewer, ME

At Sensory Therapy Place, we honor the innate intelligence of the developing brain and body. Our approach to Pediatric Occupational Therapy is rooted in the understanding that movement is the foundation of learning, emotional regulation, and human connection. When a child’s primitive reflexes remain unintegrated, or their sensory systems are dysregulated, the nervous system cannot efficiently shift between safety, exploration, and learning.

Our care model addresses the child as a whole — integrating neurodevelopmental sequences, sensory-motor foundations, and emotional connection to restore harmony within the nervous system.

✨ How We Help

🧠 Brain-Body Integration

We facilitate neuroplasticity through intentional movement patterns and tactile protocols that awaken the body's innate blueprint for development. Our sessions help build new neural pathways to support reflex maturation, postural alignment, and emotional resilience — gently guiding the child toward greater internal organization and calm.

🤲 Healing Through Safe, Intentional Touch

Touch is the first language of the nervous system. Our therapists apply therapeutic touch that is predictable, rhythmic, and respectful, helping children reconnect with their bodies and feel safe in their skin. This grounding input is especially powerful for children with histories of sensory trauma, hypersensitivity, or emotional withdrawal — as it re-establishes a sense of security, connection, and belonging within their body.

🧩 Tailored Therapy Plans

Each child’s journey is as unique as their nervous system. We assess for retained primitive reflexes, motor delays, and sensory processing challenges to create individualized plans that support functional milestones, from sitting upright to engaging in social play.

🌈 Sensory Integration Through Play

Play is a child’s natural mode of learning — and through playful movement, we target the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems to improve regulation, spatial awareness, and adaptability. Whether it’s crawling through tunnels, jumping into crash pads, or receiving deep pressure squeezes, every activity is intentional and healing.

🤝 Family-Centered Support

Healing doesn’t end in the therapy room. We empower caregivers with tools and techniques to extend therapeutic benefits into everyday routines. From calming touch protocols to sensory regulation strategies, parents become confident partners in their child’s development.

🧑⚕️ Experienced & Compassionate Clinicians

Our team understands that behavior is communication — especially when words are hard to find. With deep clinical expertise and a heart-centered approach, our therapists listen closely to each child’s nervous system and respond with care, consistency, and hope.