Sensory Innovations

02/21/2026

A pediatric PT evaluation is not “watching your child play.”

It’s a structured, clinical assessment of how your child moves and functions.

During an evaluation, we look at:
• Gross motor milestones
• Gait pattern and symmetry
• Balance and postural control
• Core strength
• Range of motion
• Muscle length
• Coordination
• Functional mobility (stairs, jumping, running, transitions)

We may use standardized assessments, objective measurements, and movement analysis to determine what’s happening beneath the surface.

Because a child who:
– Trips often
– Avoids playground equipment
– Fatigues quickly
– Sits in a “W” position
– Struggles with stairs

Is giving us data. Our goal isn’t just to identify delays. It’s to understand why they’re happening.

We look at the whole movement system — strength, stability, endurance, and motor planning — so we can build a targeted plan that creates measurable, functional progress. 🤸

02/20/2026

There is a reason we don’t love the phrase “wait and see.”

Early childhood is the most neurologically plastic period of life. The brain is actively forming, strengthening, and pruning neural connections based on experience.

That means:
• Repetition builds pathways
• Targeted input strengthens circuits
• Delays can become patterns if unaddressed
• Early support changes long-term outcomes

Neuroplasticity is highest in the early years. The earlier we intervene, the more efficiently the brain adapts. 🧠

Research consistently shows early therapeutic intervention improves motor outcomes, functional independence, and regulation compared to delayed treatment.

If your child is:
– Not meeting motor milestones
– Struggling with coordination
– Frequently dysregulated
– Avoiding movement
– Behind in fine motor skills

Early support isn’t labeling...It’s equipping. 💪 Interested in our OT or PT services? Reach out to us to see how we can help!

02/19/2026

Due to winter weather conditions, Sensory Innovations will be closed today, Thursday, February 19.

We plan to reopen on Friday, February 20.

Please continue to check our social media pages for any additional updates. Stay safe and warm! 💙

02/19/2026

Due to the winter weather conditions our facility will be closed on Thursday, February 19, 2026 and plan to reopen on Friday, February 20, 2026. Please check our social media accounts for updates regarding closures.
Thank you

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02/18/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about pediatric therapy?

That progress is linear.

It’s not.

Real neurological progress often looks like:

• Small gains before big breakthroughs
• Fatigue before mastery
• Temporary regression before integration
• Repetition that feels “boring” (but is building pathways)

When we’re strengthening motor patterns, improving balance, building core stability, or supporting sensory regulation, we are literally strengthening neural connections through repetition and graded challenge.

The brain doesn’t change overnight. It changes through consistency.

Sometimes progress looks like:
– Falling less often
– Recovering balance faster
– Regulating quicker after frustration
– Attempting something that used to be avoided

Those are wins!!

At Sensory Innovations, we track objective measures — strength, range of motion, endurance, motor coordination, functional performance — but we also look at confidence, participation, and independence. 😊

If you’re in the middle of therapy and wondering if it’s working… stay consistent. Neurological change takes time — but it’s worth it! 💪 🧠

02/15/2026

If your child is still walking on their toes past age 3…
It’s not “just a habit.”

Toe walking is a symptom — and the cause matters.

We look at several possibilities during an evaluation:

• Tight calf muscles (gastrocnemius/soleus)
• Limited ankle dorsiflexion
• Sensory seeking (craving more proprioceptive input)
• Tactile sensitivity (avoiding floor textures)
• Vestibular processing differences
• Neurological rule-outs

Some children toe walk because their muscles are tight.
Some toe walk because their nervous system is seeking input.
Some toe walk for both reasons.

Research shows persistent toe walking can be associated with sensory processing differences and may impact balance, coordination, and long-term muscle length if not addressed.

Here’s the key:
Stretching alone won’t fix a sensory-driven toe walker.
And sensory strategies won’t correct structural tightness.

That’s why proper differentiation between OT and PT matters.

At Sensory Innovations, we evaluate the whole child — movement patterns, muscle length, strength, sensory processing, and functional mobility — so we treat the root cause, not just the symptom.

If you’ve been told to “wait and see,” but it’s not resolving… let’s take a closer look. DM or call us to see how we can help!

02/14/2026

Thanks for understanding... see you all tomorrow. 💙

02/14/2026

We regret to inform you that our establishment will be closed for the entirety of today, Saturday, February 14th, due to an unforeseen emergency. We will be resuming normal operations on Sunday, February 15th. Thank you for your understanding.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 💜 🩷 We have an event happening tomorrow from 12-2:30 PM, but we are still open to the public for you to come and play!

02/13/2026

We hear this all the time:

“He’s just clumsy.”
“She trips over everything.”
“They’re just not coordinated.”

But “clumsy” isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a clue.

Frequent falling, crashing into things, avoiding sports, struggling with balance, or looking awkward when running can point to underlying challenges with:

• Proprioceptive processing (body awareness)
• Vestibular processing (balance system)
• Core strength and postural control
• Motor planning
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

Research shows children with motor coordination difficulties often demonstrate reduced postural stability and decreased proprioceptive discrimination compared to peers. This isn’t laziness. It’s neurology.

When children constantly feel unsure in their bodies, they may:
– Avoid playgrounds
– Get labeled as “not athletic”
– Become anxious movers
– Withdraw from physical play

And that affects confidence long term.

At Sensory Innovations, we don’t brush it off. We evaluate the whole system — strength, balance, coordination, sensory processing, and functional motor skills — and build a plan that supports real neurological change.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s “just a phase,” let’s talk. DM us or give us a call to chat about how we can help!

02/12/2026

UPDATE: our little movers class is OPEN TODAY! Next week’s class on 2/19 will be CANCELLED. Thank you! ❤️

02/08/2026

When a child is melting down, avoiding tasks, or constantly “on the move,” it’s easy to label it as behavior.

But in occupational therapy, we look deeper 👀

Many behaviors are a child’s way of saying:

“This feels too hard for my body.”
“My sensory system is overwhelmed.”
“I don’t know how to regulate yet.”

At Sensory Innovations, we focus on why the behavior is happening — not just stopping it.

Through movement, sensory input, play, and skill-building, OT helps kids:
✔️ Improve regulation
✔️ Build body awareness
✔️ Strengthen attention and focus
✔️ Feel more confident in their bodies

Because when kids feel regulated, behavior improves naturally.

✨ All this to say, behavior isn’t the problem — it’s the clue.