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Sunrise Therapies Inc.

Occupational therapy, mentorship & neurodiversity-affirming courses for Autistic & Apraxic individuals, parents & professionals.

In-person OT in San Diego & Long Beach + online courses worldwide.

07/07/2025

It’s with such a heavy heart that I share the unexpected passing of our sweet pup, Puddles. While he wasn’t in our sessions because of his obsession with herding fast moving people and things, he played one of the most important roles at Sunrise: regulating me, the human behind this mission.

Puddles always reminded me and will continue to remind me to pause, to breathe, to walk, to rest. He anchored me through the highs and lows of building Sunrise Therapies, helping me stay grounded so I could show up fully for the families and therapists we serve.

If you’ve been on a virtual call, attended a webinar, or watched our instagram lives, you’ve probably seen him pop up onto my pink guest bed at least 1x. The amount of photos of our travel and nature adventures we’ve been on together are heart warming, but these of him consistently being here in my office with me are priceless. When not on the bed, his go to spot while I worked was laying right at my side, next to my desk. I truly believe and pray that he is laying there as I type this now, as I have no doubt the energy of a soul goes beyond the physical body.

His calm presence, endless love, and silent understanding shaped this work more than most people will ever know. And while he may not be physically curled up at my feet anymore, his impact will continue to ripple through every part of this mission.

💛 Thank you, Puddles, for holding space so I could hold it for others. You’ll always be part of Sunrise and me.

I am working to slowly, but surely, catch up on all the things, so if I haven’t replied to a DM, text, email, etc. please know it isn’t intentional and I promise to get back soon.

With gratitude and grace,
Erin

05/27/2025

🎤 Rise Up is back! (Formerly known as Mugs and Mornings)

Join us Friday, June 6th at 9 AM PST🕘 for a powerful convo with Julie Sando—founder of Autistically Inclined and a true trailblazer in the world of connection, regulation, and neurodivergent advocacy. 👊🏼

We’re diving deep into real, unfiltered conversations on autism, apraxia, and what it actually means to show up for our community.🙌🏼

🗓️ Mark your calendar. Bring your questions. Let’s rise up—together.

✨ And if you’re just finding us—don’t miss the past gems. Head to our website to explore previous Rise Up conversations that continue to inspire action, shift mindsets, and fuel meaningful change.

05/14/2025

✨ A sensory diet can help… but a sensory lifestyle can transform.

Sensory diets offer prescribed strategies that can improve focus and regulation — especially when used consistently and intentionally. They’re a great starting point.

But here’s where the shift happens:

When sensory input becomes part of daily life — not an add-on.
When brushing teeth or getting dressed includes movement and proprioception, supporting not just regulation but motor planning too.
When homework time involves rhythm, pressure, or co-regulation to help organize an apraxic body’s sensorimotor system.
When input supports initiation, follow-through, and connection — not just calm.

This is the foundation apraxic bodies often need: consistent, meaningful, movement-rich moments that build trust in the brain-body relationship.

That’s a sensory lifestyle.
And that’s where real nervous system support lives.

05/01/2025

🧠✨ May is Apraxia Awareness Month — and awareness is just the beginning.

At SUNRISE Therapies, we work with apraxic individuals every day — and we know it's not just about understanding the definition. It’s about knowing how to support action, connection, and trust.

This month, we’re sharing what apraxia really means — beyond the textbook — and how we integrate brain-body support into real life.

Because apraxia is complex. And the support should be, too.

💬 Ready to move beyond surface-level strategies? We’re here for it.

04/23/2025

🌊 Inclusive Surf & Beach Day is HERE! 🏄‍♀️☀️
We're thrilled to partner with San Diego Surf School to bring you an unforgettable afternoon full of waves, connection, and regulation-friendly fun.

Whether you’ve surfed before or it’s your first time, this neurodiversity-affirming event is built to support ALL bodies and minds. 💛

📅 Date: Saturday, June 8th
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: SD Surf School, Pacific Beach
🎟 Only 10 spots available!

✔️ Surfboard + wetsuit provided
✔️ Bring anything that supports your regulation: snacks, shade, sensory tools, fidgets, beach chairs, etc.

✨ We welcome individuals of all abilities and support needs. Let’s build connection, confidence, and community.

Click the link to register now: https://calendly.com/sunrisetherapiesinc/summer-surf-w-sunrise-sd-surf-school

Let’s catch some waves together! 🏄‍♂️💙

04/10/2025

🧠✨ What is Apraxia-Informed OT? ✨🧠

Most traditional therapy approaches aren’t designed with apraxic autistic individuals in mind. When we shift our lens from outdated behavioral models to sensorimotor and nervous system safety foundations, we unlock real, meaningful progress. 🚀

✅ Coaching the motor
✅ Engaging the mind
✅ Presuming competence—always.

It’s time to evolve OT to truly support apraxic individuals. Swipe through to learn how & share to spread the word! 🔄💡

Drop a 💬 below if you want more OTs to embrace apraxia-informed care!

04/03/2025

**Do you support an apraxic autistic individual—and wish you had clearer, more confident strategies to lean on?**
Let’s change that. 💡

I’m hosting a **2.5-hour live webinar** designed for anyone who loves, lives with, or works with **nonspeaking, minimally speaking, or unreliably speaking autistic individuals**.

Whether you’re a therapist, parent, sibling, educator, or friend—you belong in this space.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✅ Empowering, neurodiversity-affirming strategies you can actually use
✅ Guidance on co-regulation, motor coaching, and more
✅ Real-life Q&A time so you’re not left guessing what to do next

🗓️ **Monday, April 28th | 3–5:30pm PST**
📍 Google Meet (link emailed after you register)
🎥 Replay available for 7 days
💸 $79 – one time, high-impact, no fluff

Ready to take the deep dive?
👇 **Comment “deep dive” below and I’ll DM you the link to register.**
Let’s move from uncertainty to intentional support—together.

And a big thank you to for encouraging me to get more resources to the community! 😊

02/14/2025

With Valentines Day coming up we had to expand the candy heart selection with more meaningful messages. Let us know your favorite below! 😊 😘

12/16/2024

This quote deeply resonated with us when Bella Santoyo shared it at the 2024 Taca Conference because human connection is the pillar for all individuals to feel seen, valued, and heard. Bella is so right that there is no prerequisite skills to feel this sense of belonging and closeness with other human beings. We believe compassion and connection go hand and hand, and at SUNRISE one of our core values is to be rooted in compassion.

Wanting to reflect more about your own values and beliefs? Then register today for our Competence Course for Parents, Caregivers. Click the link 🔗in our bio! 😊

12/09/2024

And we’re live!!! 🤩 I am so excited to launch this new course called Amplifying Competence. This course is the right fit for you if you are looking to dive deep into the complexities of apraxia, explore practical strategies for genuinely supporting your loved ones, and adopt a mindset rooted in presuming competence in all interactions. 😊

Through engaging lessons, reflective activities, and insights from autistic individuals, this course will guide you on a path of personal growth, helping you uncover and challenge your own biases. You'll leave equipped with the tools and confidence to create meaningful change in your daily life and the way you show up for those around you.🙌🏼

REGISTER TODAY!
https://www.otlevelup.com/amplifying-competence-course-for-all

11/29/2024

Join us before the holiday hustle and bustle 🎅🏻 for our last Mugs and Mornings in 2024 🎇with board certified music therapist and S2C practitioner, Michelle Hardy. 😊You don’t want to miss this dynamic duo and this conversation!☕️

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San Diego, CA
92064

Telephone

+16193520252

Website

http://www.sunrisetherapiesinc.com/, https://www.otlevelup.com/

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