A Sensory + Motor Development Masterclass for Parents | Kids Out and About Westchester

A Sensory + Motor Development Masterclass for Parents


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/31/2026
Westchester's most experienced pediatric physical and occupational therapy practice, featuring seasoned providers with years of specialized expertise. Our sensory-certified PTs and OTs provide comprehensive, whole-child care using advanced training and evidence-based approaches. Dr. Dana Smith, DPT, SIPT and her team will shed some light on ins and outs of sensory and motor development. Schedule your child's motor screening after the masterclass.

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Dr. Dana Smith, PT, DPT, SIPT,  is a Sensory Integration Certified Physical Therapist with 30 years of experience in pediatric development. She has helped hundreds of families decode the "WHY" behind their child's struggles—and find real solutions.

Dr. Smith's expertise include: Advanced Sensory Integration Certification, Certified Developmental Pediatric PT,  Specialist in vestibular, proprioceptive, and motor planning disorders,  Expert in identifying hidden sensory-motor connections and reflex integration,  Combining Sensory Integration with Torcitcollis Infant Care, Passionate about empowering parents with answers, not just labels


WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS MASTERCLASS:

 THE HIDDEN SENSORY-MOTOR CONNECTION:

  • Why playground struggles often aren't "just" motor delays
  • How sensory processing affects every movement your child makes
  • The vestibular and proprioceptive systems explained simply
  • Why some kids "just don't like" physical activities 

DECODING YOUR CHILD'S SPECIFIC STRUGGLES

  • What skipping tummy time and crawling REALLY tells us
  • The truth about "growing out of it" (and when that won't happen)
  • Red flags parents and pediatricians often miss
  • Why past PT/OT might not have addressed the root cause

THE WHOLE CHILD APPROACH

  • How our aproach incorportaes the whole child
  • Identifying the missing pieces
  • Why movement-based and sensory-based therapy must be integrated

 REAL SOLUTIONS FOR REAL FAMILIES

  • What effective sensory-motor treatment actually looks like
  • How to know if your child needs help (and what kind)
  • The difference between traditional PT/OT and sensory-certified therapy
  • Success stories: Kids who went from struggling to thriving

EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS BONUS:

Every attending parent receives:

Opportunity to schedule FREE Child Developmental Screening (Priceless)

  • 15-minute comprehensive sensory-motor screening with Dr. Dana & Team
  • Identify if your child needs further evaluation
  • Get immediate feedback on your child's specific challenges
Location: 
Westchester Physical and Occupational Therapy, PLLC - Sensory Jim ™ Pediatric Physical Therapy, Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY, USA
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Contact name: 
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/31/2026
Time: 
10:30 AM-12:00PM