ADHD Support at Active Eight — Across QLD

Children with ADHD often experience sensory processing difficulties that can affect their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities. Active Eight offers sensory processing support to help children develop better body awareness and self-regulation skills. Through tailored interventions, the clinic helps children manage sensory input more effectively, which can improve attention and reduce fidgeting during learning tasks. Examples of activities used at Active Eight include weighted equipment work to provide calming proprioceptive input, sensory motor circuits that combine movement and coordination challenges to build focus, and structured play activities using different textures and movement patterns to enhance sensory integration. These interventions support children in developing the foundational skills needed for improved concentration and classroom participation. While occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD or sensory processing disorder, they can identify sensory patterns affecting function and provide evidence-based strategies. Families may be eligible for NDIS funding under the 2025-26 scheme to support these services, depending on their child's plan. Active Eight can discuss funding options during your initial consultation to help you understand what support might be available.