At Innovative Therapy Center, our Occupational Therapists understand how deeply clothing comfort can impact daily life — confidence, participation, emotional regulation, and even social connection. So today, we’re celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day with a twist: by shining a light on sensory-friendly strategies and how OT can support individuals of all ages.

The holiday season is the perfect time to choose gifts that are fun and support your child’s developmental needs. Whether you're looking to strengthen fine motor skills, encourage sensory exploration, or build confidence in daily activities, our OT team has put together a list of 20 expert-approved gift ideas for children of all ages and ability levels.

At Innovative Therapy Center, we love using books to help children prepare for new experiences — and Halloween is no exception! For many kids, the excitement of costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating can also bring a mix of big emotions and sensory challenges. Books can help children know what to expect, talk about their feelings, and build language and social confidence before the big day. Below are some of our favorite Halloween reads and tips for how families can

Halloween can be one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—holidays of the year. Between bright lights, costumes, unexpected noises, and new social experiences, this time of year can be particularly challenging for children with sensory processing differences. At Innovative Therapy Center, our occupational, speech, and counseling teams understand that every child experiences the world differently. For children who are sensitive to touch, sound, or visual input, Halloween f

At Innovative Therapy Center, we believe every voice matters—no matter how it’s expressed. AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) includes tools and strategies that help individuals communicate when speech is difficult or not yet developed. This can look like picture boards, speech-generating devices, eye gaze systems, sign language, or even low-tech communication books.

At Innovative Therapy Center, we believe that every child deserves to experience their world in a way that feels safe, manageable, and enjoyable. During Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Awareness Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the children and families navigating sensory challenges—and the therapists who walk that journey with them.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to build understanding, reduce stigma, and support the children/families navigating language-based learning differences. Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 individuals and impacts how the brain processes reading, spelling, and language—but with the right support, children can thrive. At Innovative Therapy Center, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) are essential in supporting children with literacy and

PT and OT referrals are common for the pediatric setting for those with developmental delays or physical deficits.

Research consistently shows that early, multidisciplinary therapy can help delay the functional decline associated with Parkinson’s Disease. By combining physical, occupational, speech, and mental health services, we treat the whole person. At Innovative Therapy Center, our team works together to create personalized plans that meet each person’s unique needs and goals—whether that’s walking with confidence, maintaining communication, or finding peace and motivation in daily

Explore this post from our OT to learn when and how your child can gain from heavy work, along with easy steps for doing activities at home.

It's spring! It's the perfect time to get outside for a sensory break. Check out our sensory activity the whole family can enjoy!

Here at Innovative Therapy Center, you'll often find our occupational therapy team working with clients on: ​Delayed Milestones Feeding...

Sensory bins aide in building cognitive skills such as problem solving, classification, spatial awareness, predicting and drawing conclusion