When Progress Feels Out of Reach, There’s Another Way Forward
A different kind of pediatric therapy, combining advanced therapies, Neuro Intensives, and a whole-child approach to help children regulate, grow, and thrive.
You noticed something first.
Before the diagnosis. Before the referral. Before anyone else said a word.
Maybe your child:
Avoids writing, drawing, or certain textures
Is easily overwhelmed or quick to melt down
Struggles to keep up with peers
Has delayed speech or minimal language
Feels stuck—despite your best efforts
You may have been told to “wait and see.”
But you don’t have to wait.
Meet the Visionary Behind NeuroSPARK
With more than 25 years of experience, Emily Hammons Fortune is a nationally sought-after pediatric occupational therapist known for helping children achieve meaningful breakthroughs when progress feels out of reach. As the founder of NeuroSPARK Therapies, she combines advanced therapeutic approaches with compassionate, individualized care to help children strengthen the connection between their brain, body, and spirit. Families travel from across the country to work with Emily because of her expertise, innovation, and unwavering belief that every child has the potential to thrive.
How We Help Your Child Move Forward
Regulate
Supporting the nervous system so the brain and body can work together through Photobiomodulation, Vagal Nerve Stimulation, Sensory Integration Therapy, and Primitive Reflex Integration.
Engage
Building skills through play, connection and meaningful interaction. Therapies include: Occupational Therapy, play and skill building, trauma-informed care, and letting the child lead the way.
Thrive
Helping children grow with confidence, connection, and success. Strong relationships. Trust and safety. Family-centered care. Academic and life skills. That’s our goal at NeuroSPARK.
Where Expertise Meets Compassion
We go beyond traditional therapy by looking at the full picture:
Brain function
Nervous system regulation
Developmental foundations
Because when those systems are supported … progress becomes possible.
Families come to our office in Lexington, Kentucky from across the country when they’re ready for a more comprehensive approach.
FEATURED SERVICE
NeuroSPARK Neuro Intensives
Neuro Intensives offer a focused, high-frequency approach designed to:
Accelerate progress
Support regulation at a deeper level
Create meaningful change in a shorter period of time
By combining advanced therapies with personalized care, intensives help: unlock progress that may not happen in traditional models.
Advanced Therapies
A more comprehensive approach to supporting the brain and nervous system. Every child is different. So is the path forward.At NeuroSPARK, we use evidence-based, innovative therapies. We take a strength-based, neuro-affirming approach. We focus on play, trust, and connection. We empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
We work with children experiencing ADHD/ADD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, developmental delays, PANS/PANDAs, Down Syndrome, and more. See who we help.
Because therapy isn’t just about sessions, it’s about helping your child succeed in everyday life.
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Strength
Using a child’s strengths to build new skills.
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Potential
Growth through play, collaboration and trust.
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Adaptability
Supporting each child’s
ability to learn and adjust.
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Resilience
Recognizing the strength children already carry.
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Knowledge
Equipping families with tools and understanding.
