Speech, Sensory, and a Side of Sanity for Parents

Every parent wants the same thing: to see their kid light up with confidence, connect with friends, and handle the curveballs of daily life. But for families raising neurodiverse kids, those milestones can take a little more time…and a lot more backup! That’s where Lively Therapy ST & OT comes in. They don’t do cookie-cutter checklists or one-size-fits-all fixes; they make room for kids to grow in their own way, at their own pace, while giving parents the tools to breathe easier.

Founded by Sarah Lively, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Lively Therapy balances clinical expertise with personalized care, treating therapy like a partnership instead of a prescription. They focus on strengths, not “fixes,” and fold families, caregivers, and professional teams into the process. Speech therapy here means everything from AAC (augmentative alternative communication) to apraxia, dysarthria, gestalt language processing, and even oral motor and swallowing work. Occupational therapy? Think emotional and sensory regulation, reflex integration, picky eating, self-care skills, and fine-motor practice that actually sticks.

After more than a decade working with autistic individuals, Sarah saw the gap: Florida needed therapy that honored neurodiversity while still moving the needle. So she built it. Now, kids show up as they are, families feel supported instead of sidelined, and progress looks like possibility instead of pressure. It’s why families rave, why kids keep coming back, and why Lively Therapy just scored a 2025 Best of Florida Regional Award. Their slogan nails it: Lively Therapy empowers neurodiverse children and adolescents, along with their families, caregivers, and professional teams, to reach their full potential. Turns out, when you mix empathy, science, and a healthy dose of positivity, you get results that speak for themselves.

Contact 

Phone: 904-328-7489
Address: 111 Nature Walk Parkway, Unit 108, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Website: www.livelytherapyfl.com