Sensory Tools & Therapy Resources in Indianapolis, IN
A guide to sensory therapy clinics, autism centers, and rehabilitation services in Indianapolis, IN — plus how Beast Putty fits into Central Indiana's therapy toolkit.
Indianapolis sits at the crossroads of America — and its therapy community reflects that central position. Home to Riley Hospital for Children (one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country), the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, and the headquarters of Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, Indy is a hub for occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA, and neuropsychological services. Indiana's strong ABA insurance mandate has fueled rapid growth in autism services, and the city's diverse population — including the largest Burmese refugee community in the United States — creates demand for culturally responsive therapy approaches. This guide connects practitioners and families to Indianapolis's top therapy resources.
Local Clinics & Sensory Resources in Indianapolis
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
One of the nation's top-ranked pediatric hospitals, offering comprehensive occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and developmental assessments. Riley serves as the referral center for complex pediatric cases across Indiana.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
A partnership between IU Health and Indiana University, RHI is one of the top-ranked rehabilitation hospitals in the country. Specializes in brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and complex medical rehabilitation with OT and PT services.
IU Health — Rehabilitation Services
Indiana University Health's outpatient rehabilitation network provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, and hand therapy at locations across the Indianapolis metro area. The largest health system in Indiana.
Community Health Network — Rehabilitation
Major Indianapolis-area health system offering outpatient occupational therapy, physical therapy, and hand therapy services at multiple Central Indiana locations.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Indianapolis
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Hopebridge is one of the largest ABA therapy providers in the Midwest. Center-based ABA therapy with experienced BCBAs, individualized treatment plans, and multiple Indianapolis-area locations.
Bierman Autism Centers — Indianapolis
Center-based ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 9 years. Naturalistic teaching environment with a focus on play-based skill acquisition and parent involvement.
Damar Services
One of Indiana's largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. Campus-based and community programs including behavioral health, residential services, and therapeutic support.
Franciscan Health — Rehabilitation
Franciscan Health provides outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, and hand therapy at multiple Indianapolis-area locations across their health system.
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Indianapolis VA medical center providing rehabilitation services, mental health care, and occupational therapy to Central Indiana's veteran population.
Eskenazi Health — Rehabilitation Services
Indianapolis's safety-net health system, serving a diverse patient population including many of the city's refugee and immigrant communities. Provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavioral health services.
Practitioner Associations & Community Groups
Indianapolis practitioners and families benefit from Indiana's strong network of therapy and advocacy organizations. The Autism Society of Indiana provides family support, advocacy, and a provider directory. Indiana's Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services coordinates Medicaid waiver programs that fund ABA, OT, and other therapy services. The Indiana Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA) offers professional development and advocacy for OTs. The Indiana Physical Therapy Association supports PTs with continuing education and legislative advocacy. The Indiana Association for Behavior Analysis provides BCBAs with professional development and networking. First Steps — Indiana's early intervention program — connects families of children under 3 with developmental screening and therapy services. The Indiana School Counselor Association guides school-based practitioners. The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in Indianapolis helps connect refugee families with therapy and social services.
Beast Putty in Indianapolis
Beast Putty fits naturally into Indianapolis's therapy ecosystem. For practitioners, it's a clinic-ready tool that serves double duty — hand strengthening for PTs and OTs, sensory regulation for counselors and ABA therapists, and a portable self-regulation aid that travels with clients between settings. Indiana's extreme seasonal temperature swings — sub-zero winters to humid 90°F summers — destroy traditional therapy putty. Beast Putty's silicone base is completely unaffected, maintaining consistent resistance year-round. For Indianapolis's extraordinarily diverse refugee and immigrant community, Beast Putty requires no language-dependent instruction, making it immediately accessible across cultural contexts. For parents, it's an affordable entry point into sensory support that survives a busy Central Indiana family's schedule.
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