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ADHD Support at Child Sense — Leichhardt, NSW
Child Sense in Leichhardt, NSW lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for adhd.
Child Sense in Leichhardt, NSW has not confirmed its current availability on OTWaitlist. Availability is self-reported and can change — confirm directly with the clinic.
Services Child Sense offers for adhd
Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with sensory processing, which can impact their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities. Child Sense offers sensory processing support that addresses these underlying challenges. Through tailored interventions, occupational therapists help children develop better awareness of their sensory needs and build strategies to manage them effectively. Examples of activities used at Child Sense include work with sensory swings and movement equipment to help children organise their nervous system, weighted tools and vests to provide calming proprioceptive input during learning tasks, and structured fine-motor activities that improve concentration and hand-eye coordination. These interventions can help reduce fidgeting, improve classroom focus, and support emotional regulation. While occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD, they can identify sensory processing patterns that may be contributing to attention difficulties and work collaboratively with families and other professionals. Funding through the NDIS (2025-26) may be available to support these services, depending on your child's plan. Child Sense can discuss eligibility and how sensory support might complement other interventions your child is receiving.
Contact Child Sense
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- Phone
- (02) 9568 3559
- Website
- https://childsense.com.au/
About adhd
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a developmental difference that affects attention, activity level, and impulse control. In Australia, ADHD is diagnosed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, often after a family or school notices ongoing differences in attention, behaviour, or self-regulation across multiple settings.
Read the full ADHD and Attention Difficulties parent guide →
Other providers in NSW supporting adhd
- Ability to Achieve NSW Taking new clients Lists: Sensory processing
- Action Kids Therapy NSW Taking new clients Lists: Sensory processing
- Advantage Therapy Norwest, NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Sensory processing
- Advantage Therapy NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Sensory processing
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital Luddenham, NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Sensory processing
Other conditions Child Sense may support
Common questions
Can an occupational therapist diagnose ADHD?
No, occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD—this requires assessment by a paediatrician or psychologist. However, OTs can identify sensory processing difficulties and attention-related challenges that often co-occur with ADHD. Child Sense works alongside other professionals to support your child's overall development and help manage sensory factors that may affect focus and behaviour.
How does sensory processing support help with attention difficulties?
Many children with attention difficulties struggle to filter sensory information or regulate their nervous system. Sensory interventions help children recognise their sensory needs and use strategies to stay calm and focused. This might include movement breaks, weighted equipment, or specific activities that organise their sensory input, making it easier to concentrate on tasks at school and home.
Does Child Sense accept NDIS funding?
Child Sense's NDIS registration status should be confirmed directly with the clinic, as this can affect funding eligibility. If your child has an NDIS plan, Child Sense can discuss how sensory processing services may be funded under your plan's goals and supports for the 2025-26 period.
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Listing details last refreshed on 7 July 2026. Sourced from public clinic listings. Confirm directly with the clinic before booking.
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