Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Serving New Port Richey, FL

New Port Richey families have many options when it comes to pediatric therapy, but not every child will benefit from a traditional pediatric therapy approach. If your child is struggling with sensory processing, speech delays, feeding difficulties, emotional regulation, or developmental concerns, we dig deeper to uncover the root cause. At Sense Able Brain in Lutz, we offer pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, and whole-child neurodevelopmental care for families who are looking for someone to look deeper.

New Port Richey Families: Specialized Pediatric Care Is Worth Exploring

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Many New Port Richey families come to us after they have already tried the traditional path with therapy. They may have gone through the school system, waited for an evaluation, received an IEP, tried traditional therapy, or been told to wait and see. Sometimes those supports can help, and yet your child is still struggling in everyday life. We understand how discouraging that can feel, especially when you are trying to decide what kind of therapy is truly worth your family’s time, energy, and resources.

Here’s what we’ve experienced: a focused, root-cause approach that looks at the nervous system, sensory processing, communication, feeding, reflexes, movement and regulation together often moves a child further in months rather than years spent working on the surface symptoms. Want to explore this approach deeper? Fill out the Apply for Therapy button above and we’ll be happy to call you to help you understand whether our whole-child, neurodevelopmental approach may be the right next step.

Specialized Support for Autism, ADHD & Sensory Processing in New Port Richey

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If your child has autism, ADD/ADHD, sensory processing challenges, emotional regulation struggles, feeding difficulties, or speech and language delays, we know the picture is usually more layered than one label can explain. That is why our A.B.L.E. approach is designed to Activate, Balance, Link, and Engage the whole body and nervous system, not just the behavior or skill you can see on the outside.

Our A.B.L.E. program is the framework we use to look at what your child’s body and brain need in order to regulate, connect, communicate, eat, move, and learn. When appropriate, therapy may include tools like Laser Light Therapy with the QRI laser to support primitive reflex integration, Sound Learning with the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to support nervous system regulation and listening readiness, pediatric bodywork using CFT or STI techniques to support movement and comfort, and direct OT or speech therapy to build functional skills.

You do not need a formal diagnosis to start. If your child is struggling and you still do not have a clear explanation for why, that is enough reason to reach out.

OT, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy & Whole-Child Neurodevelopmental Care

We offer a full range of pediatric therapy services for New Port Richey families, including:

Occupational Therapy for sensory processing, fine motor, and self-regulation challenges

Speech Therapy for communication, articulation, and language delays

Augmentative and Alternative (AAC) support for nonverbal and minimally verbal children, something many families don’t realize exists outside the school setting

Feeding Therapy for picky eating, food aversions, and mealtime struggles

Sound Learning Therapy with the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to build regulation and learning readiness

Laser Light Therapy with the QRI laser to support reflex integration and focus

Infant Feeding Therapy for breast, bottle, and transition-to-solids concerns

Lactation Coaching for nursing, latch, milk transfer, and oral-motor support

A.B.L.E. Baby Program for early support in the first months of life

Pediatric Bodywork Therapy, including Gillespie Method and Special Therapies Institute Bodywork (the only one to integrate sensory processing)

Primitive Reflex Integration support

Gestalt Language Processing support

Parent coaching and carryover support for home and daily routines

Do you have an office in New Port Richey?

Not yet. Our practice is located at 108 Myrtle Ridge Rd in Lutz, FL. Families from New Port Richey, Port Richey, Trinity, Odessa, and nearby Pasco County communities travel to us because they are looking for a pediatric therapy clinic that looks at the whole child, not just one isolated skill.

The drive from New Port Richey to our Lutz clinic is often about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your starting point, traffic, and route. Many families come by way of Little Road, SR-54, US-19, or the Suncoast Parkway. We know how valuable your time is, so we focus on clear recommendations, practical home strategies, and therapy sessions that help you understand what your child needs next.

Your Journey to Success Starts Here

Apply for therapy using the application button above. We can set up a consultation with one of our therapists to help you determine the best next steps for your child and family. We will call you within 1 business day to talk through what you are seeing at home, answer your questions, and help you decide whether Sense Able Brain is the right next step for your child.

We know your time matters. We also know how frustrating and discouraging it can feel when your child is working hard but still struggling. If you’re ready for a more root-cause, whole-child approach, we would be honored to help.