ADHD Support at Active Eight — QLD

Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with attention regulation and sensory processing, which can impact their ability to focus, organise themselves, and participate in daily activities. Active Eight supports these challenges through sensory processing interventions tailored to each child's needs. Sensory activities help children develop better body awareness and self-regulation skills, which can improve their capacity to concentrate and manage transitions. At Active Eight, occupational therapists might use interventions such as weighted equipment activities to provide calming input, sensory motor circuits combining movement and coordination tasks to build focus, or structured play-based activities that challenge balance and coordination. These approaches help children develop the sensory foundations needed for better attention and impulse control. It's important to note that occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD; however, they can address the underlying sensory and motor skills that often co-occur with attention difficulties. Many families access Active Eight's services through NDIS funding (2025-26 pricing arrangements), which can support regular therapy sessions. Your child's occupational therapist will work with you to identify which sensory strategies work best for your individual child.