Sensory Processing OT Adelaide

Helping kids navigate their sensory world

Supporting children and caregivers to understand sensory needs and preferences, and improve regulation and engagement in everyday life.
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Sensory processing challenges can make everyday environments feel overwhelming or frustrating for children. Our occupational therapy focuses on understanding your child’s unique sensory preferences and providing support, recommendations and strategies to help them feel more regulated and engaged at home, school, and in the community.

Key challenges we can help with

Helping kids with their sensory challenges

Sensory processing difficulties can affect a child’s daily experiences of the world around them and impact their ability to engage in their daily environments. Here’s how we help:

Difficulty regulating their sensory system causing frequent meltdowns

Identifying triggers and providing strategies to support sensory regulation.

Struggles to cope in their learning environment

Trialling and recommending strategies to improve engagement and wellbeing at childcare, preschool and school.

Avoiding sensory experiences

Avoiding or seeking sensory experiences: Exploring modifications, adjustments and accommodations to help children feel more comfortable in their environment when touch, sound, visual, auditory, smell, taste or movement experiences are causing overwhelm. Other children may require more sensory input to support their body to feel regulated in specific environments.

Increasing awareness and understanding around the child

Helping a child with sensory challenges requires the support and understanding of all the professionals and important adults in the child’s lives to foster inclusive environments.

How SPOT Can help your child

Working towards consistent improvements

Help with sensory processing challenges can create meaningful improvements for your child and family. We aim to support:

Better regulation and focus

Helping your child feel calm and regulated during daily activities.

Improved engagement with learning and play

Supporting sensory needs and preferences in sensory-rich environments like classrooms and playgrounds.

Increased confidence and happiness

Helping your child navigate their sensory world with more ease and joy.

Tools for caregivers

Providing guidance to understand sensory needs and preferences, making adjustments and in some cases creating a supportive routine with a tailored “sensory diet.”

Addressing your questions and concerns

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

“What if my child feels nervous or shy?”

Therapy sessions are built around your child’s comfort and interests, creating a safe space where they can explore new skills at their own pace.

“Will my child be able to apply these skills in real life?”

We focus on practical, real-world strategies that your child can use in everyday situations, from home to school and beyond.

“How can I help my child outside of therapy?”

We provide helpful information, actionable strategies and tools so those around your child can gain a deeper understanding of their style and preferences when communicating to support your child’s confidence in everyday situations.

Do you have more questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact our friendly team to discuss your concerns.

Tailored therapy for your child’s development needs

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

Personalised assessment

The first step is understanding your child’s specific strengths and challenges through conversations, observations, and assessments. This helps us put together an individualised plan just for them.

Interest driven, tailored sessions

Our sessions are designed around your child’s strengths and interests, making therapy engaging and comfortable. We aim to foster a relaxed environment where children feel free to explore and grow.

Parent involvement and home support

We value the role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s journey. You’ll have the option to participate in sessions and receive home practice strategies to reinforce your child’s progress between appointments.