Westchase families have a strong community and do their homework before choosing care for their children. If your child is struggling with sensory processing, speech and language, feeding, attention, emotional regulation, or developmental skills, you may have already heard from your neighbors that Sense Able Brain in nearby Lutz offers a whole-child pediatric occupational therapy and speech therapy approach that looks deeper than the surface skill and helps you understand what is really getting in the way.
For Westchase Parents Who’ve Already Done the Research and Want More
As a Westchase parent, you may have already read the articles, asked in the parent groups, talked with your pediatrician, and compared traditional therapy options and still feel unsure as to what the best next steps are for your child. We understand that. We can help you understand why your child is struggling and what to do next.
At Sense Able Brain, we look past the surface skill to the foundation underneath it. Our A.B.L.E. framework, along with tools such as QRI Laser Light Therapy and Sound Learning with the Safe & Sound Protocol, helps us support the nervous system, sensory processing, motor planning, communication, and regulation skills your child needs for progress to carry over into school, home, and everyday life.
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy & Neurodevelopmental Support Near Westchase
We offer a full range of pediatric therapies for Westchase and northwest Tampa families, including:
Occupational Therapy for sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor, coordination, and self-help skills
Speech & Language Therapy for communication, articulation, language development, reading readiness, feeding, and children who process language differently.
Feeding Therapy for sensory-based food aversions, picky eating, oral-motor challenges, and mealtime struggles
Sound Learning Therapy with the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) for nervous system regulation, no medication involved
Laser Light Therapy with the QRI laser) for retained reflexes affecting focus and learning
Bodywork therapy to support fascial restrictions, movement, comfort, feeding mechanics, and body organization
A.B.L.E. Baby Program for infants and families who want gentle early interventions and whole-family support
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for children who need another way to communicate while speech continues to develop
Gestalt Language learners
We also offer a free parent wellness service, because we know when you are better regulated and cared for, you have more to give to your child and family.
Why Neurodevelopmental Therapy
Many of the families who come to us from Westchase have already tried traditional occupational therapy, speech therapy, school-based services, or insurance-based therapy closer to home. Some progress may have happened, but then it stalled. The fine motor practice helped a little. The speech drills worked in the therapy room. But the changes did not always carry over to daily life.
That is why we start by asking a different question: what foundation is missing? We look at regulation, retained reflexes, sensory integration, postural control, motor planning, oral-motor skills, language processing, and the child’s ability to feel safe enough to learn. When those foundations are supported first, skill-building has a much better chance of sticking.
Getting Here from Westchase
Do you have an office in Westchase?
Not yet. Our practice is located at 108 Myrtle Ridge Rd in Lutz, FL. Westchase families travel to us via FL-589, typically about 20 to 30 minutes. We know your time matters, so we work to make every visit impactful and to provide you with actionable tips to use at home to that progress continues outside of the therapy session.
Your Journey to Success Starts Here
Apply for therapy using the application button below. 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.