Sensory Innovation Therapies

Sensory Innovation Therapies Providing pediatric occupational therapy, physical 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.

01/16/2026

✏️🧱 Copy the letter while building it! This hands-on activity strengthens visual-motor skills, fine motor control, and early handwriting!

🎵 The Power of Music Therapy for Kids! 🎵Did you know that listening to music can be therapeutic? For children, especiall...
01/12/2026

🎵 The Power of Music Therapy for Kids! 🎵

Did you know that listening to music can be therapeutic? For children, especially those with sensory, developmental, or learning differences, listening to music can support regulation, attention, and participation in daily activities!

✨ Benefits of Listening to Music:

🎧 Sensory Regulation: Predictable rhythms and melodies help organize the nervous system and support sensory modulation.

🧠 Attention & Focus: Music can improve sustained attention and support engagement during tasks or transitions.

💙 Emotional Regulation: Listening to music helps children identify, express, and manage emotions while reducing stress.

🎧 Auditory Processing: Listening to music supports sound discrimination, rhythm awareness, and auditory organization.

💬 Communication: Songs and lyrics support language processing, vocabulary exposure, and expressive communication.

🤝 Social Participation: Shared listening experiences encourage connection, joint attention, and social engagement.

Whether during transitions, quiet time, or regulation breaks, listening to music can support the brain and body in meaningful ways. 🎶💙

01/09/2026

Did you know dribbling isn’t just a basketball skill? 🏀 It helps build brain–body coordination by challenging attention, balance, planning, and listening—skills your child uses every day in sports, on the playground, and in the classroom!

📅 January Calendar Fun for Kids!Start the year with a playful way to practice sequencing, counting, and planning skills!...
01/05/2026

📅 January Calendar Fun for Kids!

Start the year with a playful way to practice sequencing, counting, and planning skills! ❄️✨

How to do it:
1️⃣ Set up a January calendar: printable, magnetic, or homemade.
2️⃣ Sequence the days: Sing the days of the week and point to each one in order.
3️⃣ Count the days: Use stickers or markers to track each day.
4️⃣ Mark special events: Add birthdays, holidays, or family activities with fun stickers or drawings.
5️⃣ Optional challenge: Ask your child what day comes before or after a date, or predict upcoming events!

Why it helps:
Builds cognitive skills like sequencing and planning
Supports counting and number recognition
Encourages speech practice (“Today is Monday! Tomorrow is Tuesday!”)
Makes learning fun and interactive!

🌟 Pro tip: Use winter-themed stickers (snowflakes, mittens, or hats) for extra excitement!

12/31/2025

As we wrap up the year, we’re so grateful for the families who trusted us with their children’s care 🤍✨

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey this year, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.. 💙

Happy New Year from all of us at Sensory Innovation Therapies ✨🎉

Firework dot art with a New Year twist ✨ 🎉Here’s a fun and easy New Year craft kids will love 🎉 This simple activity bui...
12/29/2025

Firework dot art with a New Year twist ✨ 🎉

Here’s a fun and easy New Year craft kids will love 🎉 This simple activity builds fine motor control, finger isolation, and visual-motor skills!

Happy New Year! ✨ 🎉

12/26/2025

A body sock provides deep pressure and resistance to help kids feel calm and regulated. OTs use it to support body awareness, focus, and sensory regulation! 🧠✨

As the season fills our homes with warmth and togetherness, we’re grateful to celebrate alongside our amazing families a...
12/22/2025

As the season fills our homes with warmth and togetherness, we’re grateful to celebrate alongside our amazing families and community.

From all of us at Sensory Innovation Therapies, we wish our families a joyful holiday season. 💙

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa! ✨

12/19/2025

This movement-based activity builds strength, coordination, attention, and problem-solving all at once!

12/17/2025

✨ Our website just got a glow-up! ✨

We’re so excited to share our newly renovated website with you! 💻
You’ll find:
• Updated photos featuring our amazing therapists
• More information about our services
• Helpful tools, resources, and blogs
• A better look at our relationship-based care approach!

👉 Visit our website: https://sensoryinnovationtherapies.com/

✨ Say Hello to Our New Occupational Therapist! ✨We’re thrilled to welcome Bailee to the Sensory Innovation Therapies tea...
12/15/2025

✨ Say Hello to Our New Occupational Therapist! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Bailee to the Sensory Innovation Therapies team! Her passion, creativity, and dedication to supporting children and families make her a perfect addition to our community. 💛

To learn more about Bailee:
https://sensoryinnovationtherapies.com/our-team/

Address

Palm City, FL

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17724103499

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