ADHD Support at Cross Care — Across NSW

Children with ADHD and attention difficulties often experience challenges with sensory processing and fine motor coordination, which can impact their ability to focus, organise themselves, and engage in everyday activities. At Cross Care, our occupational therapists work with these interconnected areas to support your child's development. Through sensory processing work, we help children regulate their nervous system using strategies like weighted equipment, movement breaks, and structured sensory activities—for example, using a therapy ball during learning tasks or incorporating calming sensory circuits before homework. Fine motor interventions at Cross Care address the hand strength and coordination needed for writing, fastening buttons, and managing school materials, which reduces frustration and builds confidence. We might use activities such as threading, scissor work, or pencil grip exercises tailored to your child's needs. Our therapists also help develop organisational systems and movement strategies that support sustained attention throughout the day. If you're accessing NDIS funding (2025–26), we can discuss how your plan might support occupational therapy services. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose ADHD, but we can identify how sensory and motor factors are affecting your child's participation and suggest practical strategies to help.