Our therapy services are for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-goers. Our mission is to improve the lives of children and individuals with disabilities through proven therapy methods.
Pediatric Occupational therapy is a branch of health care that helps children who have sensory motor, fine motor/ visual perceptual, cognitive and developmental problems. Pediatric Occupational Therapists use play, sensory integration and other techniques to help children improve their skills so they can cope with school, in social settings and at home.
What we do
At the Sensory Studio we provide private pay services which can be reimbursed by your insurance. We are considered out of network provider.
Treatments
Occupational therapy intervention is initiated following a comprehensive evaluation. Evaluations completed by other qualified providers are accepted and reviewed prior to the start of services. Occupational therapy services are provided in accordance with the recommended frequency and duration. The typical recommendation is two 45-minute sessions per week; however, frequency and session length may be modified based on the child’s clinical needs, endurance, and capacity for therapeutic engagement.
All intervention sessions are individualized and goal-directed, addressing the child’s identified areas of need. Therapy is child-centered and emphasizes purposeful, meaningful engagement to support skill development and functional outcomes.
The practice follows an open-door policy and encourages caregiver participation during therapy sessions, as appropriate, to support carryover, collaboration, and continuity of care.
Evaluations
At our private practice, we offer comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations for children ages 4 months to 10 years in a supportive, child-friendly environment. Evaluations are conducted in our fully equipped sensory gym and are typically completed over two sessions, each lasting approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
We take an individualized approach to understanding each child’s unique strengths and challenges. When appropriate we collaborate with parents, caregivers, and teachers to gain insight into the child’s performance at home and school, including classroom expectations, peer interactions, and daily functional demands.
Our evaluations combine skilled clinical observation, standardized assessment tools, and caregiver input to develop a complete and meaningful profile of your child’s developmental, sensory, and motor skills.
Standardized Assessments May Include:
Beery VMI: Evaluates visual-motor integration skills
M-FUN (Miller Function & Participation Scales): Assesses functional motor skills and participation in daily activities at home and school
EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration): Measures sensory processing and integration abilities
SOSI-M (Structured Observations of Sensory Integration – Motor): Observes sensory-motor performance
BOT-3 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency): Assesses fine and gross motor skills
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales–3 (PDMS-3): Evaluates early childhood gross and fine motor development
Battelle Developmental Inventory: Assesses adaptive, cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional development
MVPT-3 (Motor-Free Visual Perception Test): Screens visual perceptual skills without motor involvement
Sensory Processing Measure (SPM): Parent- and teacher-completed questionnaires evaluating sensory processing across environments
Following the evaluation, families receive a detailed written report along with personalized recommendations to support their child’s development at home, school, and in therapy.
DOE Schools
We have contracts with NYC DOE schools and we provide Occupational Therapy services to the children at school and home as mandated on IEP.
Services are provided at schools or at home.
School Consult
We provide school consultations so that modifications can be provided to child to provide environment which will facilitate learning in school.
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Testimonials
My child started occupational therapy with Apple Blossom when he was 3 and over the two years we worked with them, he made tremendous progress in fine motor skills, executive functioning, motor planning, and much more. Absolutely amazing therapists there and a great sensory gym. My son enjoyed every OT session while learning the skills he needed. I whole heartedly recommend Vaishali and her team!
Sally
Who We Are
Pediatric Occupational therapy is a branch of health care that helps children who have sensory motor, fine motor/ visual perceptual, cognitive and developmental problems. Pediatric Occupational Therapists use play, sensory integration and other techniques to help children improve their skills so they can cope with school, in social settings and at home.
Our Team
Vaishali Khandare
Vaishali is the founder and owner of Apple Blossom OT.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Mumbai, India, in 1994, and went on to complete a post-professional Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at NYU in 2005. Vaishali has worked with the pediatric population since 2001. During her master’s program, she received a RESNA award for creating a prototype of an automated pressure vest.
With over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Vaishali has extensive experience working with children in a variety of school settings throughout NYC, including the NEST School, where her expertise was highly valued. In her role as a school-based OT, she developed and led programs such as a chess club and a yoga group for students.
Vaishali holds SIPT certification and has completed a range of advanced professional courses through Vital Links, including Listening with the Whole Body, Advanced Therapeutic Listening, Vestibular Habilitation from the Core, From Eyesight to Insight, and Building Blocks, deepening her knowledge of sensory processing challenges in children. She has also completed Reflex Integration Training (RMT Levels 1 & 2) and the Sensory-Based Reflex Integration course through Vital Links. Additionally, she has finished the Level 1 STAR mentorship program and is trained in DMI Level A.
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