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Sensory Integration

Sensory integration therapy, as practiced by occupational therapists(OTs), uses play activities in ways designed to change how the brain reacts to touch, sound, sight and movement.

Sensory integration therapy is believed to increase a child’s threshold for tolerating sensory-rich environments, make transitions less disturbing, and reinforce positive behaviors.

Sensory Processing Disorder is a neurological disorder, which is often confused as a spoiled child, a product of bad parenting, ADD, ADHD, defiant child or a mental illness. It is important to note, any of these could co-exist with a sensory processing disorder.

Sensory processing is how input sent to the brain, organized, and utilized to interpret one’s environment and prepare the body to learn, move, regulate energy levels and emotions, interact, and develop properly.

Sensory Symptom Checklist

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Low Level Laser Intensives

What is Low Level Laser?
Low Level Laser Therapy(LLLT) is painless, non-invasive, systemic, drug-free modality. It is proven to be an effective tool for reducing irritability and other behaviors associated with Autism, ADHD & Mood Disorders in children/adults, with positive changes maintained over time by targeting brain function and nervous system regulation.

At Sensory Therapeutics we utilize the LLLT protocol developed by Dr. Melillo specifically for children/adults with Autism, and ADHD as well as other custom protocols specific to the client’s needs. These protocols target specific sites of the head for a precise amount of time.

We provide LLLT intensives together with Neurosage and other Neuroadaptive therapies.

Here’s some of the benefits of LLLT:

Enhancing Brain Function: LLLT stimulates brain activity by increasing blood flow and oxygenation, which helps reduce inflammation and boost cellular energy (ATP) production. Research suggests this may enhance cognitive function, attention, and social interaction by promoting neurogenesis (new brain cell growth) and reducing oxidative stress.

Reducing Brain Inflammation: Inflammation in the brain has been linked to behavioral challenges and cognitive difficulties in children with autism. LLLT anti-inflammatory effects may help regulate behavior and improve communication skills.

Cognitive function and focus: Improved brain activity may enhance learning and attention.
Behavioral regulation: LLLT may help with mood regulation and reduce irritability or aggression.

Sensory processing: Potential improvement in how children process sensory information, leading to reduced hypersensitivity.

Reducing Anxiety and Stress:
Children with autism often experience high levels of anxiety and stress due to difficulties in communication and social interactions. LLLT may help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" state), promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Sleep patterns: Enhanced sleep regulation could improve overall functioning.

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Gross Motor Skills

OTs helps children with gross motor skills by developing: muscle strength, endurance, balance, coordination & postural control.

Gross motor activities include walking, running, throwing, lifting, kicking, etc. These skills also relate to body awareness, reaction speed, balance and strength.

Child looking at a colorful robotic toy with wheels on a table.

Attention & Concentration

An OT can be an effective treatment to improve your child's concentration and memory. This can be done through different treatment options with the ultimate aim of improving function. Poor concentration can impact heavily both at school and at home, therefore it is important to address this as soon as possible.

Concentration is the ability to focus and sustain your attention on a task at will. Memory however, is the ability to recall, retain and elicit information that has happened in the past. Concentration and memory games are activities that require the child to use their concentration skills and/or memory skills

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Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills refer to precision, finger dexterity, and coordination of the hands. These are the skills that allow us to use our hands to manipulate materials like pencils, containers, clothing fasteners, and little objects. There is so much more to it, though! Areas of fine motor development like bilateral coordination, pinch and grip strength, separation of the sides of the hand, arch development, finger isolation, thumb web space, and opposition all play a role in refined use of the fingers and hands. These fine motor milestones are the basis for everything our hands can do.

Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers to perform tasks that require precision and dexterity. These skills are essential for various daily activities, including writing, feeding oneself, buttoning clothing, using utensils, and manipulating small

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Behaviors Social/Emotional Skills

OTs play a vital role in addressing behaviors and emotional regulation skills in children and young adults through a holistic and client-centered approach. Here are some common methods and strategies used by OTs to work on these areas:

1. Emotional Regulation Techniques

Breathing and Relaxation Exercises: OTs teach deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness techniques to promote self-calming and emotional regulation.

Emotion Identification and Expression: OTs help clients identify and label emotions, facilitating healthy emotional expression and coping.

Cognitive Behavioral Strategies: OTs use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and promote positive coping skills.

2. Environmental Modifications

Creating Sensory-Friendly Environments: OTs provide recommendations for adapting home, school, and therapy environments to reduce sensory overload and support emotional regulation.

Visual Supports: OTs use visual schedules, timers, and cues to enhance predictability and reduce anxiety.

3. Behavioral Strategies

Positive Behavior Support: OTs collaborate with caregivers and educators to implement positive behavior support plans, focusing on reinforcement of desired behaviors.

Social Skills Training: OTs work on social skills through structured activities, role-playing, and social stories to enhance peer interaction and communication.

A young child wearing headphones indoors listening to ILS music therapy.

Integrated Listening System

The Integrated Listening System (ILS) is a therapeutic music program for improving brain and body function.

The combined elements of an ILS program — movement, treated music and bone conduction — help build the foundation for brain and body organization. By addressing brain function at a foundational level, we are better able to become more mentally and emotionally resilient, more effective at school or work, and function in our modern world.

Auditory processing is a window into the nervous system. By listening to the specially filtered music of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in the context of a therapeutic relationship, the nervous system can be repatterned to better perceive calming frequencies, enhancing autonomic regulation by changing the way it responds to cues from the environment

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Self Care Skills

Self care skills are one of the first ways that children develop the ability to plan and sequence task performance, to organize the necessary materials and to develop the refined physical control required to carry out daily tasks (e.g. opening lunch boxes, drawing or standing to pull up pants). Self care skills act as precursors for many school related tasks as well as life skills.

The term ‘self care’ would suggest that these skills are expected to be done independently and in many cases it becomes inappropriate for others to assist for such tasks (age dependent of course). More specifically, many preschools and schools will have a requirement for children to be toilet trained prior to starting at their center. OTs help children engage in age appropriate independence in self care skills.

Close-up of a person receiving a myofascial release massage on their back with a focus on the hands applying pressure.

Myofascial Release (Body work)

Myofascial (my-o-FASH-e-ul) release is a manual therapy technique.

The technique focuses on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues — the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles, organs and bones.

Myofascial release uses sustained pressure to stretch and lengthen the fascia to alleviate pain, tightness, soreness throughout the body.

Release sessions includes hands-on myofascial treatment. We utilize a multi manual approach that restores joint mobility and reduces muscle tension/pain. This allows you to move more easily without limitations.

A young child holding a spoon near their mouth and smiling, with pasta in their hand.

Feeding Skills

OTs who specialize in feeding therapy understand that the key to mealtime success is creating a positive experience for the child in a secure, low-pressure environment. OT treatment can help kids with picky eating habits and strong sensory-based food preferences to expand the types of foods they eat.

The primary aim of sensory-based feeding therapy is to help children broaden their range of foods within their diet. These therapy sessions do not emphasize caloric intake or quantity but instead focus on gradually introducing new foods, tastes, and textures while enhancing tolerance for unfamiliar or less favored foods.

Occupational Therapy

Treatment

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Sensory Integration
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Low Level Laser Intensives
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Fine Motor Skills
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Handwriting 
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Gross Motor Skills
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Visual Motor/Perceptual Skills
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Motor Planning Skills
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Praxis
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Self Care Skills
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Feeding Concerns
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Attention & Focus
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Self-esteem & Frustration
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Social/Emotional Skills
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Meltdowns/Tantrums
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Reflex Integration
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Play Skills
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Self Regulation Skills
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Activities of Daily Living 
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Prevocational Skills 
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Organizational Skills
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Functional Strengthening
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Bodywork/Manual Therapies
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Conditions we treat

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Autism
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Anxiety
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ADD/ADHD
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Sensory Processing Difficulties
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Speech Delays
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Developmental Delays
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Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Down Syndrome
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Genetic Disorders
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Dyspraxia
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Dyslexia/Dysgraphia
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Cerebral Palsy
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Cortical Visual Impairments
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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Neurological conditions
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Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)/Tongue tie
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Back and hip pain
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Neck and shoulder pain
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Arm, elbow, and wrist pain
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Thigh and knee pain
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Calf, ankle, and foot pain
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Services

Sensory Integration

Sensory integration therapy, as practiced by occupational therapists(OTs), uses play activities in ways designed to change how the brain reacts to touch, sound, sight and movement.

Sensory integration therapy is believed to increase a child’s threshold for tolerating sensory-rich environments, make transitions less disturbing, and reinforce positive behaviors.

Sensory Processing Disorder is a neurological disorder, which is often confused as a spoiled child, a product of bad parenting, ADD, ADHD, defiant child or a mental illness. It is important to note, any of these could co-exist with a sensory processing disorder.

Sensory processing is how input sent to the brain, organized, and utilized to interpret one’s environment and prepare the body to learn, move, regulate energy levels and emotions, interact, and develop properly.

Low Level Laser Intensives

At Sensory Therapeutics we utilize the LLLT protocol developed by Dr. Melillo specifically for children/adults with Autism, and ADHD as well as other custom protocols specific to the client’s needs. These protocols target specific sites of the head for a precise amount of time.

We provide LLLT intensives together with Neurosage and other Neuroadaptive therapies.Here’s some of the benefits of LLLT:

Reducing Brain Inflammation: Inflammation in the brain has been linked to behavioral challenges and cognitive difficulties in children with autism. LLLT anti-inflammatory effects may help regulate behavior and improve communication skills.

Cognitive function and focus: Improved brain activity may enhance learning and attention.Behavioral regulation: LLLT may help with mood regulation and reduce irritability or aggression.

Sensory processing: Potential improvement in how children process sensory information, leading to reduced hypersensitivity.

Reducing Anxiety and Stress:Children with autism often experience high levels of anxiety and stress due to difficulties in communication and social interactions. LLLT may help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" state), promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Sleep patterns: Enhanced sleep regulation could improve overall functioning.

Gross Motor Skills

OTs helps children with gross motor skills by developing: muscle strength, endurance, balance, coordination & postural control.

Gross motor activities include walking, running, throwing, lifting, kicking, etc. These skills also relate to body awareness, reaction speed, balance and strength.

Attention & Concentration

Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers to perform tasks that require precision and dexterity. These skills are essential for various daily activities, including writing, feeding oneself, buttoning clothing, using utensils, and manipulating small

Behaviors Social/Emotional Skills

OTs play a vital role in addressing behaviors and emotional regulation skills in children and young adults through a holistic and client-centered approach. Here are some common methods and strategies used by OTs to work on these areas:

1. Emotional Regulation Techniques

Breathing and Relaxation Exercises: OTs teach deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness techniques to promote self-calming and emotional regulation.

Emotion Identification and Expression: OTs help clients identify and label emotions, facilitating healthy emotional expression and coping.

Cognitive Behavioral Strategies: OTs use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and promote positive coping skills.

2. Environmental Modifications

Creating Sensory-Friendly Environments: OTs provide recommendations for adapting home, school, and therapy environments to reduce sensory overload and support emotional regulation.

Visual Supports: OTs use visual schedules, timers, and cues to enhance predictability and reduce anxiety.

3. Behavioral Strategies

Positive Behavior Support: OTs collaborate with caregivers and educators to implement positive behavior support plans, focusing on reinforcement of desired behaviors.

Social Skills Training: OTs work on social skills through structured activities, role-playing, and social stories to enhance peer interaction and communication.

Integrated Listening System

The Integrated Listening System (ILS) is a therapeutic music program for improving brain and body function.

Self Care Skills

Myofascial Release (Body work)

Myofascial (my-o-FASH-e-ul) release is a manual therapy technique.

The technique focuses on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues — the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles, organs and bones.

Myofascial release uses sustained pressure to stretch and lengthen the fascia to alleviate pain, tightness, soreness throughout the body.

Release sessions includes hands-on myofascial treatment. We utilize a multi manual approach that restores joint mobility and reduces muscle tension/pain. This allows you to move more easily without limitations.

Feeding Skills

Occupational Therapy

Treatment

Conditions we treat

Licensed in New Jersey

We provide LLLT intensives together with Neurosage and other Neuroadaptive therapies.

Here’s some of the benefits of LLLT:

Cognitive function and focus: Improved brain activity may enhance learning and attention.
Behavioral regulation: LLLT may help with mood regulation and reduce irritability or aggression.

Reducing Anxiety and Stress:
Children with autism often experience high levels of anxiety and stress due to difficulties in communication and social interactions. LLLT may help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" state), promoting relaxation and reducing stress.