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Sensational Development Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

in East Northport

, New York

Therapist Category: Occupational Therapy

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About Sensational Development Occupational Therapy

Sensational Development Occupational Therapy is a pediatric occupational therapy practice serving families on Long Island, New York, with clinic locations in Massapequa (669 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758) and East Northport (378 Larkfield Road #2, East Northport, NY 11731). The practice was founded in 2009 by occupational therapists Patti Rutledge, OTR/L, and Sara Pereira, MS OTR/L. Sensational Development describes its mission as optimizing daily life for children, teens, young adults, and families through family- and client-centered services across stages of development. The clinic also offers a free consultation for families who want to discuss developmental concerns and understand possible next steps.

Services include pediatric occupational therapy, sensory integration, and therapy evaluations. Occupational therapy is positioned around skills for everyday participation, including play, self-care routines, and school-related activities, with a play-based and child-led approach and active family involvement. The clinic notes support for a range of developmental needs such as sensory processing challenges, autism, ADHD, developmental delays, learning-related concerns, fine motor and handwriting difficulties, self-care challenges, and emotional and behavioral regulation needs. For sensory integration, the site describes sessions that use specialized activities and equipment and may incorporate modalities such as Therapeutic Listening, Bal-a-Vis-X, Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and Astronaut Training. Evaluation options listed include comprehensive and standard occupational therapy evaluations, sensory integration assessments such as the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) and the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI), and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) to support school planning. Sensational Development also lists group enrichment classes and community events (including options for teens and young adults at the Massapequa clinic).

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+1 516-799-2900

378 Larkfield Rd Suite #2, East Northport, NY 11731

Open Hours

Monday: 08:30 – 19:00

Tuesday: 08:30 – 19:00

Wednesday: 08:30 – 19:00

Thursday: 08:30 – 19:00

Friday: 08:30 – 19:00

Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00

Sunday: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

The clinic outlines a new client intake process that starts with contacting the office to schedule an appointment. The initial visit includes a complete evaluation based on the child’s needs, followed by a customized treatment plan, and then scheduling the first therapy appointment.

The first appointment is an evaluation with a therapist. The clinic states they use standardized tests and clinical observations to assess current skills and limitations, and they may speak with the child about daily life and goals when appropriate. They also review the child’s history and development with the parent and then discuss results and a therapy schedule.

The clinic notes that pediatric occupational therapy sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the child’s plan. Frequency is determined during the initial evaluation and may range from weekly sessions to multiple sessions per week, based on the child’s needs and goals.

Sensational Development lists multiple evaluation options, including a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation (about 2 hours) and a standard occupational therapy evaluation (about 1 to 1.5 hours), both using standardized testing and clinical observations with a written report and follow-up discussion. The clinic also lists sensory integration evaluations such as SIPT and EASI, and it offers Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) to provide recommendations related to a child’s IEP in collaboration with the school district.

The website states the clinic is in network with United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford, and Northwell Direct, and it also lists Aetna and Cigna on service pages. It notes that out-of-network clients are accepted and that the office submits claims for both in-network and out-of-network services when the subscriber provides the necessary information. The site also notes that NYSHIP coverage may require special instructions and asks families to contact the clinic for guidance.

The clinic explains that pediatric therapy is designed to be fun and playful because children often engage more readily when activities feel enjoyable. It also notes that play is used intentionally, with therapists guiding activities so children can work toward therapy goals even when a session looks like a game.

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