School-Based OT Consultation & Direct Service · Serving Maine Districts
Your students aren't being difficult. Their nervous systems need support in the classroom.
Sensory Therapy Place partners with Maine public school districts, special education teams, and private schools to bring licensed pediatric occupational therapy directly into the building — IEP-driven direct service, classroom consultation, and staff training grounded in neurodevelopmental science.
What is school-based occupational therapy consultation?
Sensory Therapy Place provides contracted, school-based occupational therapy services for Maine districts and private schools — including direct student service tied to IEP and 504 goals, classroom-embedded sensory strategy consultation, staff professional development, and sensory space design. Our clinical team, led by Earl Mamaril, MS, OTR/L, brings the same neurodevelopmental, reflex-informed approach used at our Brewer clinic directly into your school building, working alongside your special education team, classroom teachers, and families.
Why Maine schools are reaching out to us
Special education teams across central Maine are stretched thin, and the need for sensory and regulation support keeps growing. These are the patterns we hear most from principals, SPED directors, and classroom teachers.
- Long waitlists for contracted school OT services
- Students with sensory needs disrupting classroom routines
- IEP teams needing OT evaluation capacity they don't have in-house
- Teachers asking for practical, usable sensory strategies — not jargon
- Rising need for regulation support post-pandemic and post-trauma
- Difficulty finding OT providers who understand primitive reflexes and nervous system regulation, not just fine motor skills
Services we provide to Maine schools
We tailor every school partnership to the district's needs — from a single building consultation to a multi-year contracted service agreement.
Direct student service (IEP & 504)
Contracted OT direct service delivered in-building, tied to individual student IEP or 504 goals — sensory-motor, fine motor, regulation, and functional skill development.
OT evaluations for eligibility
Comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to support IEP eligibility determinations, including sensory processing and primitive reflex screening most school OT evaluations miss.
Classroom & teacher consultation
We observe students in their actual classroom environment and give teachers concrete, usable sensory strategies — movement breaks, seating adaptations, and regulation tools that fit real classroom constraints.
Staff professional development
Trauma-informed, reflex-informed staff trainings that help teachers and paraprofessionals understand the nervous system behind dysregulated behavior — and what to do about it.
Sensory room & sensory space design
We help schools design and equip calming rooms, sensory corners, and regulation spaces — matching tools and layout to your student population and budget.
Parent & family workshops
Evening or PTA-hosted family workshops that extend regulation strategies from the classroom into the home — building consistency across environments.
Who this is for
- Public school districts (SAUs/RSUs)
- Special education directors & coordinators
- Private & independent schools
- Early childhood & Head Start programs
- Charter schools
- After-school & extended-day programs
Flexible partnership models
Every district and school is different, so consultation and direct service agreements are custom-quoted based on scope, hours, and student population. Here's how most partnerships start.
📋 Single Consultation
Custom Quote
A one-time building visit, classroom observation, or staff training session. Great for testing fit before a longer-term agreement.
- Classroom observation & teacher consultation
- Written strategy recommendations
- Staff Q&A session
🏫 Contracted Direct Service
Custom Quote hourly or seasonal
Ongoing, in-building direct service tied to IEP/504 caseloads, billed hourly or under a seasonal/annual contract.
- Direct student sessions
- IEP goal documentation & progress reporting
- Team meeting participation
🧩 District-Wide Partnership
Custom Quote
Multi-building or district-wide agreements combining direct service, staff training, and sensory space consultation.
- Multi-school coordination
- Annual staff training series
- Sensory room design across buildings
How a school partnership starts
Reach out with your needs
Email or call us with your school or district's situation — student population, current gaps, and what you're hoping to solve.
Discovery call
We schedule a short call with your SPED director or administrator to understand scope, timeline, and budget.
Custom proposal
You receive a written proposal with scope of services, schedule, and pricing — ready for board or district review.
Contract & onboarding
Once approved, we handle credentialing paperwork, background checks, and scheduling to get started quickly.
Service begins
Direct service, consultation, or training begins on the agreed schedule, with regular progress updates to your team.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide contracted OT services for Maine public schools?
Yes. Sensory Therapy Place contracts with Maine school districts (SAUs/RSUs) and private schools to provide direct student service, IEP-related evaluations, classroom consultation, and staff training. We currently serve central Maine and are expanding our school partnerships across the state.
Can you complete OT evaluations for IEP eligibility?
Yes, our licensed occupational therapists can complete comprehensive OT evaluations to support IEP eligibility determinations, including sensory processing and primitive reflex screening that many standard school OT evaluations don't include.
How is pricing structured for school partnerships?
Pricing is custom-quoted based on scope — a single consultation, ongoing contracted direct service billed hourly, or a district-wide seasonal or annual agreement. Contact us for a proposal tailored to your school or district's needs.
Do your therapists come to our school building?
Yes. School-based services are delivered in-building — in the classroom, a designated therapy space, or wherever best fits your school's setup. We also offer virtual staff training and consultation when helpful.
What areas of Maine do you serve for school partnerships?
We're based in Brewer, Maine and currently prioritize partnerships with districts across central Maine, including Bangor, Hampden, Holden, Orrington, and surrounding communities. Reach out even if you're outside this area — we're actively expanding.
Let's talk about your school's needs.
Whether you need a single classroom consultation or a district-wide partnership, reach out and we'll build a proposal around what your students and staff actually need.
41 Acme Road, Suite 4, Brewer, ME 04412 · service@sensorytherapyplace.com
