ADHD Support at Health First Group Cairns — Cairns, QLD

Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with attention, impulse control, and sensory regulation. Health First Group Cairns recognises that sensory processing challenges frequently co-occur with attention difficulties, and our occupational therapists work to support self-regulation through targeted sensory interventions. Sensory activities help children develop better body awareness and emotional control, which can improve their ability to focus and manage transitions. For example, we use weighted equipment and deep pressure activities to help calm an overactive nervous system, allowing children to concentrate better during learning tasks. We also incorporate movement-based interventions such as controlled swinging or trampolining to provide vestibular input that supports attention and coordination. Additionally, we may use fidget tools and textured materials during structured activities to help children channel restless energy productively. Health First Group Cairns is NDIS registered, meaning many families can access funding through their NDIS plans to support these services. Our occupational therapists work collaboratively with families and schools to embed sensory strategies into daily routines, helping children develop skills that support sustained attention and emotional regulation across different environments.