ADHD Support at Access to Therapy — Across QLD

Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with sensory processing, which can affect their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities. Access to Therapy supports these challenges through tailored sensory processing interventions designed to help children better understand and respond to sensory information. Our occupational therapists work with children to develop strategies that improve attention and self-regulation. For example, we use sensory activities like controlled swinging or trampolining to help children organise their sensory input and improve body awareness, which can enhance concentration during learning tasks. We also incorporate weighted equipment such as weighted vests or lap pads to provide calming input, and fine-motor activities using textured materials to build focus during table-based work. Access to Therapy recognises that every child's sensory needs are unique, so interventions are individualised to each child's profile. While occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD, we can identify sensory processing patterns that may be contributing to attention difficulties and address these through evidence-based practice. Families may be eligible for NDIS funding to support these services under the 2025-26 funding arrangements, though registration status should be confirmed directly with the clinic.